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1937 in Ireland

Explore 6 historical events and records for Ireland in 1937.

Historical records for Ireland in 1937

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June

Ordination of William Conway

Conway, William ยท Priest ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Conway is ordained to the priesthood and later develops a distinguished academic and administrative career in the Irish church.

July

Constitutional Referendum

Valera, Eamon de ยท Ireland ยท President of Executive Council ยท Government / Government of Ireland

Secures voter approval for Bunreacht na hEireann in a national referendum.

December

New Constitution Enters into Force

Valera, Eamon de ยท Dublin ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / Government of Ireland

Becomes Taoiseach when the 1937 Constitution enters into operation and replaces the Executive Council system.

Office of Taoiseach Created

Valera, Eamon de ยท Dublin ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / Government of Ireland

Assumes the new constitutional title Taoiseach as the Government of Ireland replaces the former Executive Council.

Other events (month unknown)

Constitutional Advice to Eamon de Valera

McQuaid, John Charles ยท Dublin ยท Priest ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

McQuaid provides advice to Eamon de Valera during preparation of the 1937 Constitution, particularly on issues touching Catholic social teaching.

Prime Minister of Ireland

Valera, Eamon de ยท Prime Minister of Ireland ยท Government / Government of Ireland

Appointed Prime Minister of Ireland, 1st term

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