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Led by Rory O'Connor, forces against the Anglo-Irish Treaty seize the Four Courts in Dublin
Led by Rory O'Connor, forces against the Anglo-Irish Treaty seize the Four Courts in Dublin …

Special Powers Act is introduced in Northern Ireland
Special Powers Act is introduced in Northern Ireland The Civil Authorities (Special Powers) Act (Northern Ireland) 1922 (12 & 13 Geo. 5. c. 5 (N.I.)), often referred to simply as the Special Powers Act and known as the “Flogging Act”, was an act passed by the Parliament of Northern Ireland during the partition of Ireland and shortly after the establishment of Northern Ireland. The Act was renewed annually and in 1928 was renewed for five years and made permanent in 1933 and not repealed until 1973. …

Craig-Collins Pact is signed in London. Irish Free State formally recognizes Northern Ireland government
Craig-Collins Pact is signed in London. Irish Free State formally recognizes Northern Ireland government The prime minister of Northern Ireland, Sir James Craig, and the provisional prime minister of Southern Ireland, Michael Collins, met in London to agree terms to end the violence engulfing the North. The agreement stated that Catholics would be recruited into the Ulster Special Constabulary. However, almost from the start the agreement began to break down due to the continuing violence and police brutality in the North, many Unionist MPs in Northern Ireland openly opposing the pact. …

George Bernard Shaws Back to Methusaleh V premieres in New York
George Bernard Shaws Back to Methusaleh V premieres in New York George Bernard Shaw’s “Back to Methuselah V” premiered in New York on February 27, 1922. “Back to Methuselah” is not a single play but rather a series of five plays written by Shaw, which together make up a massive philosophical exploration spanning from the Garden of Eden to the far future. The work is subtitled “A Metabiological Pentateuch” and deals with themes of longevity, creative evolution, and the potential future of humanity. …

Michael Collins takes over control of Dublin Castle
Michael Collins takes over control of Dublin Castle On January 16, 1922, Michael Collins, on behalf of the new Irish Free State, took over control of Dublin Castle from the British authorities. This event marked a significant milestone in the history of Ireland and the transition from British rule to Irish self-governance. …

Arthur Griffith and his ministers assume seat of government at Dublin Castle Arthur Joseph Griffith (31 March 1871 – 12 August 1922) was an Irish writer, newspaper editor and politician who founded the political party Sinn Féin. …

Arthur Griffith is elected Taoiseach
Arthur Griffith is elected Taoiseach Arthur Griffith was elected as the first head of government, then known as “President of Dáil Éireann,” which is now considered an equivalent position to the Taoiseach. …

Anglo Irish Treaty Ratified, creating Free State
Anglo Irish Treaty Ratified, creating Free State Talks between the Republican leadership and the British government led to the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921, with the Irish delegation eventually agreeing to self-governing dominion status for the twenty-six counties in the Irish Free State. …

Sir Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer, died
Sir Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer, died Sir Ernest Shackleton, the renowned Antarctic explorer, died on January 05, 1922. Shackleton is widely celebrated for his leadership and contributions to the “Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration,” during which he led several expeditions to the South Pole and other polar regions. …

British give the Irish a deadline to accept or reject the Anglo-Irish treaty
British give the Irish a deadline to accept or reject the Anglo-Irish treaty The 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty, commonly known in Ireland as The Treaty and officially the Articles of Agreement for a Treaty Between Great Britain and Ireland, was an agreement between the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and representatives of the Irish Republic that concluded the Irish War of Independence. …