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1939 in Ireland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Ireland in 1939.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1939

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September

2 September 1939

First Constitutional Amendment

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

Leads the government when the Constitution is amended to broaden emergency powers during wartime.

2 September 1939

National Emergency

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

Leads the government as Ireland declares a national emergency at the outbreak of the Second World War.

September 1939

Military Neutrality

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

Maintains a policy of military neutrality throughout the Second World War.

Other events (month unknown)

1939

Birth of Seamus Heaney

Heaney, Seamus · Arts / Literature

Birth of Seamus Heaney

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