1922 in Ireland
overview of Ireland-related events during the year of 1922
Events from the year 1922 in Ireland.
Incumbents
Governor-General: Tim Healy (from 6 December 1922)
Chairman of the Provisional Government:
Michael Collins (from 16 January 1922 until 22 August 1922)
W. T. Cosgrave (from 22 August 1922 until 6 December 1922)
President of the Executive Council: W. T. Cosgrave (from 6 December 1922)
Vice-President of the Executive Council: Kevin O'Higgins (CnaG) (from 6 December 1922)
Minister for Finance:
Michael Collins (CnaG) (until 22 August 1922)
W. T. Cosgrave (CnaG) (from 22 August 1922)
Dáil:
2nd (until 8 June 1922)
3rd (from 9 September 1922)
Seanad: 1922 Seanad (from 6 December 1922)
Events
January–February
2 January – the first edition of the newspaper Poblacht na hÉireann is published. It is established by Irish republican opponents to the Anglo-Irish Treaty who declare their fealty to the Irish Republic.
6 January – the terms of the Anglo-Irish Treaty are published. Éamon de Valera offers his resignation as president.
7 January – Dáil Éireann votes on the Treaty following Arthur Griffith's motion for approval. The result is 64 in favour and 57 against.
9 January – Éamon de Valera fails to be re-elected as President of the Irish Republic.
10 January – Arthur Griffith is elected President of the Provisional Government. Michael Collins becomes Minister for Finance.
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