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1948 in Ireland

Explore 5 historical events and records for Ireland in 1948.

Historical records for Ireland in 1948

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February

First Inter-Party Government

Costello, John A. ยท Dublin ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / Government of Ireland

Becomes Taoiseach of the state's first inter-party government.

July

Ordination of Tomas O'Fiaich

O'Fiaich, Tomas ยท Priest ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

ร“ Fiaich is ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Armagh after completing his clerical formation.

December

Republic of Ireland Act

Costello, John A. ยท Dublin ยท Taoiseach of Ireland ยท Government / Government of Ireland

Costello's administration secures enactment of the Republic of Ireland Act, ending the Crown's remaining statutory external role.

Other events (month unknown)

Parliamentary Secretary

Cosgrave, Liam ยท Parliamentary Secretary ยท Government / Coalition Government

Appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce

Republic of Ireland Bill

MacBride, Sean ยท Dublin ยท Minister for External Affairs ยท Government / Government of Ireland

Supports the government's legislation ending the remaining statutory role of the British Crown in external relations.

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