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1945 in Ireland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Ireland in 1945.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1945

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June

25 June 1945

President of Ireland

O'Kelly, Sean T. · Dublin · President of Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Takes office as the second President of Ireland.

October

13 October 1945

Death of Joseph MacRory

MacRory, Joseph · Armagh · Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

MacRory dies in Armagh after seventeen years as primate and is buried in St Patrick's Cathedral Cemetery.

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