William Thomas Cosgrave, ( June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. Events 1508 - Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three year truce and cede several territories to Venice... June 6, 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). Events January - April January 1 - Construction of the Panama Canal begins February 1 - First edition of The Stage published February 2 - The first electric streetlight is installed in Wabash, Indiana February 13 - Thomas Edison becomes the second person... 1880 - November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 45 days remaining. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published. 1384 - Hedwig is crowned King of Poland, although she is a woman. 1532 - Francisco Pizarro and... November 16, 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). Events January-February January 4 - United States President Lyndon Johnson proclaims his Great Society during his State of the Union address. January 12 - Bodies of 2 15 year olds Christine Sharrock + Marrine Schmidt found... 1965) served as the first The President of the Executive Council (Irish: Uachtaráin na hArd-Chomhairle) was the title of the prime minister in the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922-37. Under the Irish Free State Constitution Act, 1922 executive authority was vested in the King and exercised by the... President of the Executive Council of the The Irish Free State (Irish: Saorstát Éireann) was (1922–1937) the name of the state comprising the 26 of Irelands 32 counties which were separated from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland under the Irish Free State Agreement (or Anglo-Irish Treaty) signed by British... Irish Free State from 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). Events January 7 - Dáil Éireann, the extra-legal parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64-57 votes. January 10 - Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éireann... 1922 to 1932 is a leap year starting on a Friday. Events January-February January 3 - British arrest and intern Mohandas Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel January 8 - In Britain the Archbishop of Canterbury forbids church remarriage of divorcees January 12 - Hattie W. Caraway becomes the first woman elected to the United States... 1932.

William T. Cosgrave
President of the Executive Council

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Rank:	1st
Term of Office:	December 6 is the 340th day (341st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 25 days remaining. Events 1240 - Kiev falls to the Mongols under Batu Khan. 1534 - Spanish found Quito, Ecuador. 1768 - First edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica is published. 1790 - U... December 6, 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). Events January 7 - Dáil Éireann, the extra-legal parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64-57 votes. January 10 - Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éireann... 1922 - March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (69th in Leap years). There are 297 days remaining. Events 1276 - Augsburg becomes an Imperial Free City 1765 - After a public campaign by the writer Voltaire, judges in Paris posthumously exonerate Jean Calas of murdering his son... March 9, 1932 is a leap year starting on a Friday. Events January-February January 3 - British arrest and intern Mohandas Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel January 8 - In Britain the Archbishop of Canterbury forbids church remarriage of divorcees January 12 - Hattie W. Caraway becomes the first woman elected to the United States... 1932
Predecessor:	new office
Successor:	Eamon de Valera1 (born Edward George de Valera, Irish name Éamonn de Bhailéara) (October 14, 1882 - August 29, 1975), was a leader of Irelands struggle for independence from Britain in the early 20th Century, and of the Republican opposition in the ensuing Irish Civil War, and was subsequently... Eamon de Valera
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Place of Birth:	This article is about the city in Ireland. For other uses of the name, see Dublin (disambiguation). Dublin (Irish: Baile Átha Cliath) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey in... Dublin, Ireland
Date of Death:	Tuesday is the day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. The English and Scandinavian names are derived from the Nordic god Tyr (in Old English, Tiw, Tew or Tiu. In Swedish, Tisdag, Danish: Tirsdag, Finnish: Tiistai). Quakers traditionally refer to Tuesday as Third Day eschewing the pagan origin of... Tuesday, November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 45 days remaining. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published. 1384 - Hedwig is crowned King of Poland, although she is a woman. 1532 - Francisco Pizarro and... November 16, 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). Events January-February January 4 - United States President Lyndon Johnson proclaims his Great Society during his State of the Union address. January 12 - Bodies of 2 15 year olds Christine Sharrock + Marrine Schmidt found... 1965
Place of Death:	Dublins Hapenny Bridge. Beyond it, the dome of the 18th century Custom House and Liberty Hall, the citys tallest building. Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath in Irish) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast... Dublin, A true colour image of Ireland, captured by a NASA satellite on January 4, 2003. Scotland, the Isle of Man and Wales are visible to the east. Ireland is located west of the European landmass, which is part of the continent of Eurasia. Ireland (Éire in Irish) is the... Ireland
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A political party is a political organization subscribing to a certain ideology or formed around very special issues. In party-list proportional representation, parties (and sometimes multi-party cartels) can play a functional role in the voting system. Individuals who are members of political parties defend the partys values... Political Party:	Cumann na nGaedheal (League of the Gaels) was an Irish language name given to two Irish political parties. The first Cumann na nGaedheal was founded by Arthur Griffith in 1904 to campaign against a visit by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to Ireland. In 1905 it merged with a... Cumann na nGaedheal and Current Fine Gael logo Fine Gael (United Ireland) (pronounced fi-na gale) is the second largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. It was founded on 3 September 1933 following the merger of Cumann na nGaedheal, the Centre Party and the Blueshirts (National Gaurd). It is a member of... Fine Gael
The Vice-President of the Executive Council (Irish: Leas-Uachtarán na hArd-Chomhairle) was in effect the deputy prime minister of the Irish Free State, the Executive Council. The office was created in 1922, when the state came into existence. In 1937 the new Constitution of Ireland replaced the... Vice-Presidents:	Kevin Christopher OHiggins ( 7 June 1892- 10 July 1927), Irish politician. Kevin OHiggins was born on 7 June 1892 in County Laois. He was educated at Clongowes Wood, St. Patricks College Maynooth and University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin and was imprisoned in 1918... Kevin O'Higgins ( 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). Events January 7 - Dáil Éireann, the extra-legal parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64-57 votes. January 10 - Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éireann... 1922- Events January 7 - First transatlantic telephone call - New York City to London January 9 - Military rebellion crushed in Lisbon January 14 - Paul Doumer elected president of France January 19 - Britain sends troops to China February 12 - First British troops lad on Shanghai February 14 - Earthquake in Yugoslavia - 700 dead February... 1927) Ernest Blythe (1889-1975), Irish politician. Ernest Blythe was born near Lisburn, County Antrim in 1889. He was the son of a farmer and was educated locally. At the age of fifteen he started working as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Blythe also joined the Gaelic... Ernest Blythe ( Events January 7 - First transatlantic telephone call - New York City to London January 9 - Military rebellion crushed in Lisbon January 14 - Paul Doumer elected president of France January 19 - Britain sends troops to China February 12 - First British troops lad on Shanghai February 14 - Earthquake in Yugoslavia - 700 dead February... 1927- 1932 is a leap year starting on a Friday. Events January-February January 3 - British arrest and intern Mohandas Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel January 8 - In Britain the Archbishop of Canterbury forbids church remarriage of divorcees January 12 - Hattie W. Caraway becomes the first woman elected to the United States... 1932)

Biography

W.T. Cosgrave, as he was generally known, was born at 174 James's St, Dublins Hapenny Bridge. Beyond it, the dome of the 18th century Custom House and Liberty Hall, the citys tallest building. Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath in Irish) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast... Dublin in 1880. He was educated at the There are at least two religious orders that go by the informal name Christian Brothers. Both are Catholic lay orders dedicated to education. Despite rather strong similarities, the two orders are not related. The Congregation of Christian Brothers is a Catholic lay order founded at Waterford, Ireland in 1802 by... Christian Brothers School at Malahide Road, Marino, before entering his father's publican's business. Cosgrave first became politicall active when he attended the first -1... Sinn Féin convention in 1905 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). Events January-April January 22 - Massacre of Russian demonstrators at the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg, one of the triggers of the abortive Russian Revolution of 1905. January 26 - The Cullinan Diamond is found near Pretoria, South Africa... 1905. He was a councillor on Dublin Corporation from 1909 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). Events January – March January 16 - Ernest Shackletons expedition finds the magnetic South Pole. January 28 - United States troops leave Cuba after being there since the Spanish-American War. February 12 - The National Association for the Advancement... 1909 until 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). Events January 7 - Dáil Éireann, the extra-legal parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64-57 votes. January 10 - Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éireann... 1922. He joined the The Irish Volunteers (Óglaigh na hÉireann) were a paramilitary organization established by Irish Nationalists in 1913 to secure and maintain the rights and liberties common to the whole people of Ireland, and to enforce the imminent Home Rule Act. The Volunteers were formed in repsonse to the formation of... Irish Volunteers in 1913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. (click on link for calendar) Events January-March January 30 - House of Lords rejects Irish Home Rule Bill February 1 - New York Citys Grand Central Terminal opens as the worlds largest train station. February 3 - The 16th Amendment to the... 1913 and fought under Eamonn Ceannt (September 21, 1881 - May 8, 1916) was an Irish nationalist and rebel. He was born Edward Kent in Galway on September 21, 1881. When he was young his family moved to Dublin where he became interested in the Irish Ireland movement. He joined the Gaelic League, adopting the... Eamonn Ceannt at the South Dublin Union during the The Easter Rising (Irish: Éirí Amach na Casca) was a militarily unsuccessful rebellion staged in Ireland against British rule on Easter Monday in April 1916. The rebellion marked the most famous attempt by militant republicans to seize control of Ireland and force independence from the United Kingdom. The Irish Republican... Easter Rising in 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. Impressionist Monet paints Water Lilies. January 8 - Allied forces withdraw from Gallipoli January 17 - The Professional Golfers Association... 1916. Following the rebellion Cosgrave was sentenced to death, however this was later commuted to penal servitude for life and he was interned in Frongoch, For alternate meanings, see Wales (disambiguation) National motto: Cymru am byth (Welsh: Wales for ever) Official languages: English and Welsh Capital: Cardiff First Minister: Rhodri Morgan AM Area  - Total:  - % water: Ranked 3rd UK 20,779 km² xx% Population  - Total (2001):  - Density: Ranked 3rd UK 2,903... Wales.

Whilst in prison Cosgrave won a seat for -1... Sinn Féin in a 1917 by-election. He again won an Irish seat in the British The Irish general election of 1918 was that part of the 1918 United Kingdom general election that took place in Ireland. It is seen as a key defining moment in modern Irish history. This is because it saw the overwhelming defeat of the moderate nationalist Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP), which... 1918 General Election. Sinn Féin proved to be the big winner of the election in Ireland, capturing most Irish seats (the majority uncontested), with a manifesto of abstaining from Westminster is the name of a city that covers much of central London, located to the west of the ancient City of London, and which has been the principal seat of government in England for more than nine hundred years. Both cities, and much of the surrounding conurbation, are collectively... Westminster. On January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 344 days remaining (345 in leap years). Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. 1276 - Innocent V becomes Pope. 1525 - The Swiss... January 21, 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). Events January January 1 - Iolaire sinking disaster January 1 - Edsel Ford succeeds his father as head of the Ford Motor Company January 5 - Spartacist uprising - Socialist demonstrations in Berlin turn into attempted communist revolution January 9 - Spartacus revolutionary... 1919 Sinn Féin's MPs assembled in the Round Room of the The Mansion House on Dawson Street, Dublin, is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin and has been since 1715. Its most famous features include The Mansion House - The portico to the front was erected for Queen Victorias visit in 1900, to provide cover for the elderly... Mansion House in Dublins Hapenny Bridge. Beyond it, the dome of the 18th century Custom House and Liberty Hall, the citys tallest building. Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath in Irish) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast... Dublin and formed themselves into an Assembly of Ireland, in the Irish language Dáil Éireann is the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of the Republic of Ireland1. It is directly elected at least once in every five years under the system of proportional representation by means of the Single Transferable Vote. Its powers are similar to those of lower... Dáil Éireann. Charles William St John Burgess (Cathal Brugha) (18 July 1874-7 July 1922) was an Irish revolutionary, born in Dublin, who was active in the Easter Rising and the Irish Civil War. He was educated at Belvedere College but was forced to leave at the age of sixteen due to... Cathal Brugha became Príomh Aire (First or Prime Minister), also called President of Dáil Éireann. In April 1919 Brugha resigned and Eamon de Valera1 (born Edward George de Valera, Irish name Éamonn de Bhailéara) (October 14, 1882 - August 29, 1975), was a leader of Irelands struggle for independence from Britain in the early 20th Century, and of the Republican opposition in the ensuing Irish Civil War, and was subsequently... Eamon de Valera, the Sinn Féin leader, who had just escaped from prison, assumed the premiership instead. The new government and state, known as the This article is about the historical Irish Republic. For the modern Irish state, see: Republic of Ireland1. The Irish Republic (Irish: Poblacht na hÉireann or Saorstát Éireann), also known as the Republic of Ireland, was a revolutionary state established by Irish nationalists seeking secession from the United Kingdom... Irish Republic, claimed a right to govern the island of Ireland. It also declared A declaration of independence is a proclamation of the independence of a newly formed or reformed independent state from a part or the whole of the territory of another, or a document containing such a declaration. Declarations of independence are generally made by one side without the consent of the... UDI, that is, an illegal declaration of independence which remained until the end of the 'Republic' unrecognised by any other world state except the Russian Republic under Vladimir Ilyich Lenin ( Russian: Влади́мир Ильи́ч Ле́нин  listen?), original surname Ulyanov (Улья́нов) ( April 22 (April 10 ( O.S.)), 1870 – January 21, 1924), was... Lenin. Cosgrave was imprisoned again in 1918, but was released after a year. He married Louisa Flanagan on June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. Events 1100-1899 1128 - Battle of St.Mamede, near Guimarães. Portuguese forces led by Afonso I beat his mother D.Teresa and D.Fernão Peres de Trava... June 24, 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). Events January January 1 - Iolaire sinking disaster January 1 - Edsel Ford succeeds his father as head of the Ford Motor Company January 5 - Spartacist uprising - Socialist demonstrations in Berlin turn into attempted communist revolution January 9 - Spartacus revolutionary... 1919.

Though one of the most politically experienced of Sinn Féin's MPs (by now called A TD or Teachta Dála (Irish for Dáil Deputy, pronounced chock-ta dawla) is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Irish Oireachtas (pronounced orr-och-tas) or National Parliament. The term was first used to describe those Irish MPs elected in the 1918... Teachta Dálaí), Cosgrave was not among the major leadership of the party. Nevertheless he was appointed to Eamon de Valera's cabinet as Minister for Local Government, his close friendship with de Valera (nicknamed deV) being one of the reasons he was chosen. His chief task as Minister was the job of organising non-cooperation with the The word British has several different uses. See the article on Britain for more details. In a geographical context, it usually applies to a person or object from, or the people or nation of (the British) the island of Great Britain—though, confusingly, the term British Isles is commonly... British authorities and establishing an alternative system of government.

Cosgrave broke with de Valera on the issue of the Signature page of the Anglo_Irish Treaty The Anglo_Irish Treaty was a treaty between the British government and the Irish Republic which brought the Anglo-Irish War to an end and established the Irish Free State. It was signed in London by representatives of the British government and envoys plenipotentiary (i... Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921. To de Valera and a minority of Sinn Féin TDs, the treaty betrayed "the republic" by proposing to replace the republic by a new dominion status akin to the position of Canada is an independent sovereign state in northern North America, the northern-most country in the world, and the second largest in total area. Bordering the United States, its territorial claims extend north into the Arctic Ocean as far as the North Pole. Canada is a federation of ten provinces... Canada or Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is the sixth-largest country in the world, the only one to occupy an entire continent, and the largest in the region of Australasia/ Oceania. It also includes a number of secondary islands, the largest of which is Tasmania, an Australian State. Australia is... Australia within the The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps. The British Empire was the worlds first global power; by 1921, it held sway over a population of 400–500 million people — roughly a quarter of the worlds population... British Empire. To a majority however, republican status remained for the moment an unattainable goal, with the republic unrecognised internationally. Dominion status offered, in the words of Michael Collins (October 16, 1890 – August 22, 1922), an Irish revolutionary leader, served as Minister for Finance in the Irish Republic, as a member of the Irish delegation during the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations, as Chairman of the Provisional Government and as Commander-in-Chief of the National Army... Michael Collins, "the freedom to achieve freedom." Cosgrave agreed with Collins and with Arthur Griffith (Árt Ó Gríobhtha in Irish) (31 March 1871 - 12 August 1922) was the founder and first leader of Sinn Féin. He served as President of Dáil Éireann from January to August 1922, and was head of the Irish delegation at the negotiations that produced the Anglo... Arthur Griffith, de Valera's predecessor as leader of Sinn Féin and the chairman of the delegation which included Collins that had negotiated the Treaty. De Valera resigned the presidency (which in August 1922 had been upgraded from a prime ministerial President of Dáil Éireann to a full head of state, called This article is about the president of the 1919-1922 Irish Republic. For the head of state of the modern Republic of Ireland see: President of Ireland. President of the Republic The title given to the head of the Irish ministry or Áireacht in August 1921 by an amendment to... President of the Republic). De Valera was replaced as president by Griffith. Collins in accordance with the Treaty formed a Provisional Government.

In August 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). Events January 7 - Dáil Éireann, the extra-legal parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64-57 votes. January 10 - Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éireann... 1922, both Griffith and Collins died in quick succession; the former died of natural causes, the latter a few days later through an assassin's bullet. With de Valera now on the fringes as the leader of the Anti-Treaty forces in the The Civil War (June 1922–April 1923) was a conflict between supporters and opponents of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 6, 1921, which established the Irish Free State, precursor of todays Republic of Ireland. Opponents of the Treaty objected to the fact that it retained constitutional links... Irish Civil War, the new dominion (which was in the process of being created but which would not legally come into being until December 1922) had lost all its most senior figures. Though it had the option of going for General Richard Mulcahy (1886-1971) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. He fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and served as IRA Chief of Staff during the War of Independence. He was a supporter of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 and became leader of the provisional governments army in... Richard Mulcahy, Collins' successor as Commander-in-Chief of the National Army, the pro-Treaty leadership opted for Cosgrave, in part due to his democratic credentials as a longtime politician. He became simultaneously President of Dáil Éireann (Griffith had returned his office to its pre-August 1922 name) and Chairman of the Provisional Government. When in December 1922 the The Irish Free State (Irish: Saorstát Éireann) was (1922–1937) the name of the state comprising the 26 of Irelands 32 counties which were separated from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland under the Irish Free State Agreement (or Anglo-Irish Treaty) signed by British... Irish Free State came into being, Cosgrave became its first prime minister, called President of the Executive Council.

As head of the Free State government during the Civil War, he was ruthless in what he saw as defence of the state against his former republican comrades. By many he was never forgiven for the execution without trial of Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party (Pronounced fee-na fall.) (English: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of the... republican prisoners. In all 77 republicans were executed by the Free State between November 1922 and May 1923, far more than the British executed in the An Irish War of Independence memorial in Dublin The Anglo-Irish War (also known as the Irish War of Independence) was a guerilla campaign mounted against the British government in Ireland by the Irish Republican Army. It lasted from about January 1919 until the truce in July 1921. It had... War of Independence, including Erskine Hamilton Childers (November 11, 1905 - November 17, 1974), the son of Robert Erskine Childers (the author of The Riddle of the Sands), served as the fourth President of Ireland from 1973 until his death in 1974. He served as a TD from 1938 until 1973. Childers served as Minister... Erskine Childers, Liam Mellowes and Rory O'Connor.

An effective and good chairman rather than a colourful or charismatic leader, he led the new state during the more turbulent period of its history, when the legislation necessary for the foundation of a stable independent Irish polity needed to be pushed through. Cosgrave's governments in particular played a crucial role in the evolution of the The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps. The British Empire was the worlds first global power; by 1921, it held sway over a population of 400–500 million people — roughly a quarter of the worlds population... British Empire into the Flag of the Commonwealth of Nations The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary association of independent sovereign states, most of which were once governed by the United Kingdom and are its former colonies. It was formerly known as the British Commonwealth (or British Commonwealth of Nations), and many still call... British Commonwealth, with fundamental changes to the concept of the role of the Crown, the governor-generalship and the British Government within the Commonwealth.

In overseeing the establishment of the formal institutions of the state his performance as its first political leader may have been undervalued. In an era when democratic governments formed in the aftermath of the Ypres, 1917, in the vicinity of the Battle of Passchendaele. Battle aftermath. Remains of the Chateau Wood World War I, also known as the First World War, the Great War, the War of the Nations, and the War to End All Wars, was a world conflict occurring from 1914 to... First World War were moving away from democracy and towards dictatorships, the Free State under Cosgrave remained unambiguously democratic, a fact shown by his handing over of power to his one-time friend, then rival, Eamon de Valera, when Dev's Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil won the 1932 general election, in the process killing off talk within the Irish Army of staging a coup to keep Cosgrave in power and de Valera out of it.

Perhaps the best endorsement made of Cosgrave came from his old rival, with whom he was reconciled before his death, Eamon de Valera. De Valera once in 1932 and later close to his own death, made two major comments. To an interviewer, when asked what was his biggest mistake, he said without a pause, "not accepting the Treaty". To his own son, Vivion, weeks after taking power in 1932 and reading the files on the actions of Cosgrave's governments in relation to its work in the Commonwealth, he said of Cosgrave and Cosgrave's ministers "they were magnificent, Viv."

Cosgave founded the pro-treaty political party, Cumann na nGaedheal (League of the Gaels) was an Irish language name given to two Irish political parties. The first Cumann na nGaedheal was founded by Arthur Griffith in 1904 to campaign against a visit by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to Ireland. In 1905 it merged with a... Cumann na nGaedheal in 1923. He became leader of the Current Fine Gael logo Fine Gael (United Ireland) (pronounced fi-na gale) is the second largest political party in the Republic of Ireland. It was founded on 3 September 1933 following the merger of Cumann na nGaedheal, the Centre Party and the Blueshirts (National Gaurd). It is a member of... Fine Gael party, which was formed through a merger of Cumann na nGaedheal and the National Centre Party and the The Army Comrades Association (ACA), better known by its nickname The Blueshirts, was an Irish organisation set up by former police commissioner and army General Eoin ODuffy in the 1930s. Its opponents accused it of being the Irish Free States equivalent of Hitlers Brownshirts and Mussolinis... National Guard (Blueshirts) in 1933 and served in that role until 1944, when he retired from politics. During that time he served in the largely ceremonial role of The Irish Leader of the Opposition is a title traditionally held by the leader of the largest opposition party in Dáil Éireann. The Leader of the Opposition is invariably seen as the alternative Taoiseach to the present incumbent, and heads a rival alternative government known as the Front Bench... Leader of the Opposition.

William T. Cosgrave died on Tuesday is the day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. The English and Scandinavian names are derived from the Nordic god Tyr (in Old English, Tiw, Tew or Tiu. In Swedish, Tisdag, Danish: Tirsdag, Finnish: Tiistai). Quakers traditionally refer to Tuesday as Third Day eschewing the pagan origin of... Tuesday, November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 45 days remaining. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published. 1384 - Hedwig is crowned King of Poland, although she is a woman. 1532 - Francisco Pizarro and... November 16, 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). Events January-February January 4 - United States President Lyndon Johnson proclaims his Great Society during his State of the Union address. January 12 - Bodies of 2 15 year olds Christine Sharrock + Marrine Schmidt found... 1965. The Fianna Fáil - The Republican Party ( IPA in English and in Irish; English translation: Soldiers of Destiny) is the largest political party in Ireland. Throughout the twentieth century, the party moved from being a radical, slightly left of centre party, to become the establishment dominating politics for most of... Fianna Fáil government under Seán F. Lemass awarded him the honour of a state funeral, which was attended by the The Government (Irish: Rialtas) is the cabinet that exercises executive authority in the Republic of Ireland. The Government is headed by a prime minister called the Taoiseach, and a deputy prime minister called the Tánaiste. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President after being designated by Dáil Éireann... cabinet, the leaders of all the main Irish political parties, and Eamon de Valera, then The President of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of state of the Republic of Ireland. The President is usually directly elected by the people, and serves a maximum of two seven-year terms. The presidency is largely a ceremonial office, but the President does exercise... President of Ireland.

Cosgrave's son, Liam Cosgrave (Ir. Liam MacCosgair) (born April 13, 1920), served as the fifth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland between 1973 and 1977. The son of W.T. Cosgrave (who served as the first President of the Executive Council from 1922 to 1932), Liam Cosgrave entered Irish politics, becoming a... Liam, was leader of Fine Gael from 1965 to 1977 and The Taoiseach (plural: Taoisigh) or, more formally, An Taoiseach, is the head of government of the Republic of Ireland and the leader of the Irish cabinet1. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann (the lower house of parliament), and must, while he or... Taoiseach from 1973 to 1977. His grandson, also Liam, was a TD and Senator.

First Government, December 1922-September 1923

• The President of the Executive Council (Irish: Uachtaráin na hArd-Chomhairle) was the title of the prime minister in the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922-37. Under the Irish Free State Constitution Act, 1922 executive authority was vested in the King and exercised by the... President of the Executive Council: William T. Cosgrave
• The Vice-President of the Executive Council (Irish: Leas-Uachtarán na hArd-Chomhairle) was in effect the deputy prime minister of the Irish Free State, the Executive Council. The office was created in 1922, when the state came into existence. In 1937 the new Constitution of Ireland replaced the... Vice-President of the Executive Council: Kevin Christopher OHiggins ( 7 June 1892- 10 July 1927), Irish politician. Kevin OHiggins was born on 7 June 1892 in County Laois. He was educated at Clongowes Wood, St. Patricks College Maynooth and University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin and was imprisoned in 1918... Kevin O'Higgins
• The Irish Minister for Finance is the second most important ministerial position in the Irish Cabinet after that of the Taoiseach. It is currently held by Brian Cowen, TD. He is assisted by one Minister of State, Tom Parlon, TD. The Minister of State has overall responsibility for the Office... Minister for Finance: William T. Cosgrave
• The Minister for Foreign Affairs is one of the most important ministerial positions in the Irish cabinet, with responsibility for the relations between the Republic of Ireland and foreign states. From 1919 to 1971 the officer-holder bore the title of Minister for External Affairs. The current office-holder is... Minister for External Affairs: Desmond FitzGerald (1888-1947), Irish revolutionary and Cumann na nGaedhael politician. Desmond FitzGerald was born in London in 1888. FitzGerald married in 1911, lived in France until 1913 and then moved to County Kerry. He joined the Irish Volunteers in 1914 and organised a Volunteers group in Kerry. In 1915... Desmond FitzGerald
• The Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform is the chief minister in charge of law and order in the Republic of Ireland. The ministerial position was created in 1997 when the portfoilio of the Minister for Justice amalgamated with the portfolio of the Minister for Equality & Law Reform... Minister for Home Affairs: Kevin Christopher OHiggins ( 7 June 1892- 10 July 1927), Irish politician. Kevin OHiggins was born on 7 June 1892 in County Laois. He was educated at Clongowes Wood, St. Patricks College Maynooth and University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin and was imprisoned in 1918... Kevin O'Higgins
• The Minister for Defence is in charge of the Department of Defence in the Republic of Ireland. Its primary concerns are ensuring a secure and stable environment for economic growth and development, see also Military of Ireland. List of Ministers for Defence See also Irish cabinets since 1919 Categories: Lists... Minister for Defence: Richard Mulcahy (1886-1971) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. He fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and served as IRA Chief of Staff during the War of Independence. He was a supporter of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 and became leader of the provisional governments army in... Richard Mulcahy
• The Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment is one of the most important economic ministeries in the Irish Cabinet. The current incumbent is Micheál Martin, TD. He is assisted by the Minister of State Tony Killeen, TD. The Department is headed by the Minister who is reponsible for the... Minister for Industry & Commerce: Joseph McGrath (1887-1966) was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1918 as a Sinn Féin TD and was present at the formation of the 1st Dáil Éireann. He served as Minister for Labour in the 2nd Dáil and the Provisional Government of the... Joseph McGrath
• The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is responsible for: election matters such as the general election and presidential elections, including electronic voting; the environment, Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland; heritage; local authorities and related services. Minister for Local Government 1919-1924 Minister for Local Government & Public... Minister for Local Government: Ernest Blythe (1889-1975), Irish politician. Ernest Blythe was born near Lisburn, County Antrim in 1889. He was the son of a farmer and was educated locally. At the age of fifteen he started working as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Blythe also joined the Gaelic... Ernest Blythe
• The Minister for Education & Science is the chief person at the Department of Education & Science is engaged in a wide range of activities covering pllicy planning, quality assurance and providing a broad range of services for education in the Republic of Ireland. The minister has previously been called... Minister for Education: Eoin MacNeill (May 15, 1867 - October 15, 1945) was an Irish scholar and revolutionary. MacNeill was born in Glenarm, County Antrim. He was educated in Belfast at the Queens College, Belfast. MacNeill had an enormous interest in Irish history and immersed himself in the study of it. In 1893... Eoin MacNeill
• The Minister for Agriculture and Food is an important position in the Irish Government. The Minister is in charge of the Department of Agriculture and Food, where he or she creates and implements policy in the agricultural sector. The current Minister is Mary Coughlan, TD. She is assisted by two... Minister for Agriculture: Patrick Hogan was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1921 as a Sinn Féin candidate. He later joined Cumann na nGaedhael. In 1922 he joined the Cabinet of W.T. Cosgrave. He served until 1932 and retired from the Dáil in... Patrick Hogan
• The Minister for Posts & Telegraphs was responsible for Irelands postal and telecommunications services since the foundation of the State until 1984, the department was one of the largest civil service departments in Ireland. The reform of the sector and department begain, in ernest in 1978 with the creation of... Post-Master General: James J. Walsh was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1918 as a Sinn Féin MP for Cork. He was a supporter of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 and went on to become a member of Cumann na nGaedhael. Walsh served in the Irish Cabinet... James J. Walsh
• The Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural Resources is the chief minister at the Department of the same name in the Irish Government. The Department has a number of responsibilities in all three areas. Regarding Communications the Departments responsibilities cover electronic communications, television distribution, radio spectrum and postal services... Minister for Fisheries: Finian Lynch was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1921 as a Sinn Féin TD for Kerry. He later went on to join Cumann na nGaedhael. He was appointed to the Cabinet in 1922. He was elected at every election until 1948 when he retired from... Finian Lynch

Second Government, September 1923-June 1927

• The President of the Executive Council (Irish: Uachtaráin na hArd-Chomhairle) was the title of the prime minister in the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922-37. Under the Irish Free State Constitution Act, 1922 executive authority was vested in the King and exercised by the... President of the Executive Council: William T. Cosgrave
• The Vice-President of the Executive Council (Irish: Leas-Uachtarán na hArd-Chomhairle) was in effect the deputy prime minister of the Irish Free State, the Executive Council. The office was created in 1922, when the state came into existence. In 1937 the new Constitution of Ireland replaced the... Vice-President of the Executive Council: Kevin Christopher OHiggins ( 7 June 1892- 10 July 1927), Irish politician. Kevin OHiggins was born on 7 June 1892 in County Laois. He was educated at Clongowes Wood, St. Patricks College Maynooth and University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin and was imprisoned in 1918... Kevin O'Higgins
• The Irish Minister for Finance is the second most important ministerial position in the Irish Cabinet after that of the Taoiseach. It is currently held by Brian Cowen, TD. He is assisted by one Minister of State, Tom Parlon, TD. The Minister of State has overall responsibility for the Office... Minister for Finance: Ernest Blythe (1889-1975), Irish politician. Ernest Blythe was born near Lisburn, County Antrim in 1889. He was the son of a farmer and was educated locally. At the age of fifteen he started working as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Blythe also joined the Gaelic... Ernest Blythe
• The Minister for Foreign Affairs is one of the most important ministerial positions in the Irish cabinet, with responsibility for the relations between the Republic of Ireland and foreign states. From 1919 to 1971 the officer-holder bore the title of Minister for External Affairs. The current office-holder is... Minister for External Affairs: Desmond FitzGerald (1888-1947), Irish revolutionary and Cumann na nGaedhael politician. Desmond FitzGerald was born in London in 1888. FitzGerald married in 1911, lived in France until 1913 and then moved to County Kerry. He joined the Irish Volunteers in 1914 and organised a Volunteers group in Kerry. In 1915... Desmond FitzGerald
• The Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform is the chief minister in charge of law and order in the Republic of Ireland. The ministerial position was created in 1997 when the portfoilio of the Minister for Justice amalgamated with the portfolio of the Minister for Equality & Law Reform... Minister for Home Affairs: Kevin Christopher OHiggins ( 7 June 1892- 10 July 1927), Irish politician. Kevin OHiggins was born on 7 June 1892 in County Laois. He was educated at Clongowes Wood, St. Patricks College Maynooth and University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin and was imprisoned in 1918... Kevin O'Higgins
• The Minister for Defence is in charge of the Department of Defence in the Republic of Ireland. Its primary concerns are ensuring a secure and stable environment for economic growth and development, see also Military of Ireland. List of Ministers for Defence See also Irish cabinets since 1919 Categories: Lists... Minister for Defence: Richard Mulcahy (1886-1971) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. He fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and served as IRA Chief of Staff during the War of Independence. He was a supporter of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 and became leader of the provisional governments army in... Richard Mulcahy
• The Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment is one of the most important economic ministeries in the Irish Cabinet. The current incumbent is Micheál Martin, TD. He is assisted by the Minister of State Tony Killeen, TD. The Department is headed by the Minister who is reponsible for the... Minister for Industry & Commerce: Joseph McGrath (1887-1966) was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1918 as a Sinn Féin TD and was present at the formation of the 1st Dáil Éireann. He served as Minister for Labour in the 2nd Dáil and the Provisional Government of the... Joseph McGrath
• The Minister for Education & Science is the chief person at the Department of Education & Science is engaged in a wide range of activities covering pllicy planning, quality assurance and providing a broad range of services for education in the Republic of Ireland. The minister has previously been called... Minister for Education: Eoin MacNeill (May 15, 1867 - October 15, 1945) was an Irish scholar and revolutionary. MacNeill was born in Glenarm, County Antrim. He was educated in Belfast at the Queens College, Belfast. MacNeill had an enormous interest in Irish history and immersed himself in the study of it. In 1893... Eoin MacNeill
• The Minister for Agriculture and Food is an important position in the Irish Government. The Minister is in charge of the Department of Agriculture and Food, where he or she creates and implements policy in the agricultural sector. The current Minister is Mary Coughlan, TD. She is assisted by two... Minister for Agriculture: Patrick Hogan was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1921 as a Sinn Féin candidate. He later joined Cumann na nGaedhael. In 1922 he joined the Cabinet of W.T. Cosgrave. He served until 1932 and retired from the Dáil in... Patrick Hogan
• The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is responsible for: election matters such as the general election and presidential elections, including electronic voting; the environment, Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland; heritage; local authorities and related services. Minister for Local Government 1919-1924 Minister for Local Government & Public... Minister for Local Government: For the boxer see James Burke (boxer) James Burke is a British science historian, author and television producer best known for his documentary television series focusing on the history of science and technology leavened with a sense of humor. Born in Londonderry, Northern Ireland and educated at Oxford, he received... James Burke
• The Minister for Posts & Telegraphs was responsible for Irelands postal and telecommunications services since the foundation of the State until 1984, the department was one of the largest civil service departments in Ireland. The reform of the sector and department begain, in ernest in 1978 with the creation of... Post-Master General: James J. Walsh was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1918 as a Sinn Féin MP for Cork. He was a supporter of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 and went on to become a member of Cumann na nGaedhael. Walsh served in the Irish Cabinet... James J. Walsh
• The Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural Resources is the chief minister at the Department of the same name in the Irish Government. The Department has a number of responsibilities in all three areas. Regarding Communications the Departments responsibilities cover electronic communications, television distribution, radio spectrum and postal services... Minister for Fisheries: Finian Lynch was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1921 as a Sinn Féin TD for Kerry. He later went on to join Cumann na nGaedhael. He was appointed to the Cabinet in 1922. He was elected at every election until 1948 when he retired from... Finian Lynch

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• March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). There are 299 days remaining. Events up to 19th century 1798 - The French army enters in Rome: the birth of the Roman Republic 1799 - Napoleon I of France captures Jaffa in Palestine and... March 7, 1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 7 - Great fire in London harbour January 8 - Heavy blizzards in England January 10 - British submarine L-34 sinks in the English Channel - 43 dead. January 21 - Vladimir Lenin dies and Joseph Stalin... 1924: Joseph McGrath (1887-1966) was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1918 as a Sinn Féin TD and was present at the formation of the 1st Dáil Éireann. He served as Minister for Labour in the 2nd Dáil and the Provisional Government of the... Joseph McGrath resigns from the government as Minister for Industry & Commerce.
• March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). There are 287 days remaining. Events up to 19th century 1279 - Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. 1687 - The men under explorer Robert Cavelier de La... March 19, 1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 7 - Great fire in London harbour January 8 - Heavy blizzards in England January 10 - British submarine L-34 sinks in the English Channel - 43 dead. January 21 - Vladimir Lenin dies and Joseph Stalin... 1924: Richard Mulcahy (1886-1971) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. He fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and served as IRA Chief of Staff during the War of Independence. He was a supporter of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 and became leader of the provisional governments army in... Richard Mulcahy resigns as Minister for Defence.
• March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). There are 286 days remaining. Events 1413 – Henry V becomes King of England. 1602 – The Dutch East India Company is established. 1739 – Nadir Shah occupies Delhi in India and sacks... March 20, 1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 7 - Great fire in London harbour January 8 - Heavy blizzards in England January 10 - British submarine L-34 sinks in the English Channel - 43 dead. January 21 - Vladimir Lenin dies and Joseph Stalin... 1924: W.T. Cosgrave takes over as Minister for Defence on a temporary basis.
• April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). There are 271 days remaining. Events up to 19th century 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. 1721 - Sir Robert Walpole enters office as the... April 4, 1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 7 - Great fire in London harbour January 8 - Heavy blizzards in England January 10 - British submarine L-34 sinks in the English Channel - 43 dead. January 21 - Vladimir Lenin dies and Joseph Stalin... 1924: Patrick McGilligan (1889-1979), Irish politician and lawyer. Patrick McGilligan was born on 12 April 1889 in Coleraine County Derry. He was educated in Derry, at Clongowes Wood in Dublin and at University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin but was unsuccessful in his attempt to be elected as... Patrick McGilligan joins the government as Minister for Industry & Commerce.
• June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. Events 1508 - Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three year truce and cede several territories to Venice... June 6, 1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 7 - Great fire in London harbour January 8 - Heavy blizzards in England January 10 - British submarine L-34 sinks in the English Channel - 43 dead. January 21 - Vladimir Lenin dies and Joseph Stalin... 1924: The Ministers & Secretaries Act, 1924 comes into effect. The title, Minister for Home Affairs, is replaced by the title Minister for Justice. The title of Minister for Agriculture now changes to the Minister for Lands & Agriculture. The title Minister for Local Government changes to the Minister for Local Government & Public Health. The title Post-Master General changes to the Minister for Posts & Telegraphs.
• November 21 is the 325th day of the year (326th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 40 days remaining. Events 235 - Anterus is elected Pope. 1783 - In Paris, Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent, the marquis dArlandes, make the first untethered... November 21, 1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 7 - Great fire in London harbour January 8 - Heavy blizzards in England January 10 - British submarine L-34 sinks in the English Channel - 43 dead. January 21 - Vladimir Lenin dies and Joseph Stalin... 1924: Peter Hughes joins the government as the new Minister for Defence.
• November 24 is the 328th day (329th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 37 days remaining. Events 300-1899 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal entry, into Constantinople. 642 - Theodore succeeds John IV as Pope. 1639 - Jeremiah Horrocks observes the transit of... November 24, Events January-May January 3 - Benito Mussolini announces he is taking dictatorial powers over Italy. January 5 - Nellie Tayloe Ross becomes the first female governor in the United States. January 21 - Albania declares itself a republic January 30 - Government of Turkey throws Patriarch Constantine VI out of Istanbul February 1... 1925: Eoin MacNeill (May 15, 1867 - October 15, 1945) was an Irish scholar and revolutionary. MacNeill was born in Glenarm, County Antrim. He was educated in Belfast at the Queens College, Belfast. MacNeill had an enormous interest in Irish history and immersed himself in the study of it. In 1893... Eoin MacNeill resigns as Minister for Education.
• January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 337 days remaining (338 in leap years). Events 1521 - Diet of Worms begins, lasting until May 25. 1547 - Edward VI becomes King, and the first Protestant ruler of England. 1573 - Articles of Warsaw Confederation are... January 28, 1926 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). Events January-April January 1 - Irelands first regular radio service, 2RN (later Radio Éireann), begins broadcasting. January 8 - Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud becomes the King of Hejaz January 12 - Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll... 1926: John M. O'Sullivan joins the government as Minister for Education.

Third Government, June 1927-October 1927

• The President of the Executive Council (Irish: Uachtaráin na hArd-Chomhairle) was the title of the prime minister in the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922-37. Under the Irish Free State Constitution Act, 1922 executive authority was vested in the King and exercised by the... President of the Executive Council: William T. Cosgrave
• The Vice-President of the Executive Council (Irish: Leas-Uachtarán na hArd-Chomhairle) was in effect the deputy prime minister of the Irish Free State, the Executive Council. The office was created in 1922, when the state came into existence. In 1937 the new Constitution of Ireland replaced the... Vice-President of the Executive Council: Kevin Christopher OHiggins ( 7 June 1892- 10 July 1927), Irish politician. Kevin OHiggins was born on 7 June 1892 in County Laois. He was educated at Clongowes Wood, St. Patricks College Maynooth and University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin and was imprisoned in 1918... Kevin O'Higgins
• The Irish Minister for Finance is the second most important ministerial position in the Irish Cabinet after that of the Taoiseach. It is currently held by Brian Cowen, TD. He is assisted by one Minister of State, Tom Parlon, TD. The Minister of State has overall responsibility for the Office... Minister for Finance: Ernest Blythe (1889-1975), Irish politician. Ernest Blythe was born near Lisburn, County Antrim in 1889. He was the son of a farmer and was educated locally. At the age of fifteen he started working as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Blythe also joined the Gaelic... Ernest Blythe
• The Minister for Foreign Affairs is one of the most important ministerial positions in the Irish cabinet, with responsibility for the relations between the Republic of Ireland and foreign states. From 1919 to 1971 the officer-holder bore the title of Minister for External Affairs. The current office-holder is... Minister for External Affairs: Kevin Christopher OHiggins ( 7 June 1892- 10 July 1927), Irish politician. Kevin OHiggins was born on 7 June 1892 in County Laois. He was educated at Clongowes Wood, St. Patricks College Maynooth and University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin and was imprisoned in 1918... Kevin O'Higgins
• The Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform is the chief minister in charge of law and order in the Republic of Ireland. The ministerial position was created in 1997 when the portfoilio of the Minister for Justice amalgamated with the portfolio of the Minister for Equality & Law Reform... Minister for Justice: Kevin Christopher OHiggins ( 7 June 1892- 10 July 1927), Irish politician. Kevin OHiggins was born on 7 June 1892 in County Laois. He was educated at Clongowes Wood, St. Patricks College Maynooth and University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin and was imprisoned in 1918... Kevin O'Higgins
• The Minister for Defence is in charge of the Department of Defence in the Republic of Ireland. Its primary concerns are ensuring a secure and stable environment for economic growth and development, see also Military of Ireland. List of Ministers for Defence See also Irish cabinets since 1919 Categories: Lists... Minister for Defence: Desmond FitzGerald (1888-1947), Irish revolutionary and Cumann na nGaedhael politician. Desmond FitzGerald was born in London in 1888. FitzGerald married in 1911, lived in France until 1913 and then moved to County Kerry. He joined the Irish Volunteers in 1914 and organised a Volunteers group in Kerry. In 1915... Desmond FitzGerald
• The Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment is one of the most important economic ministeries in the Irish Cabinet. The current incumbent is Micheál Martin, TD. He is assisted by the Minister of State Tony Killeen, TD. The Department is headed by the Minister who is reponsible for the... Minister for Industry & Commerce: Patrick McGilligan (1889-1979), Irish politician and lawyer. Patrick McGilligan was born on 12 April 1889 in Coleraine County Derry. He was educated in Derry, at Clongowes Wood in Dublin and at University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin but was unsuccessful in his attempt to be elected as... Patrick McGilligan
• The Minister for Education & Science is the chief person at the Department of Education & Science is engaged in a wide range of activities covering pllicy planning, quality assurance and providing a broad range of services for education in the Republic of Ireland. The minister has previously been called... Minister for Education: Eoin MacNeill (May 15, 1867 - October 15, 1945) was an Irish scholar and revolutionary. MacNeill was born in Glenarm, County Antrim. He was educated in Belfast at the Queens College, Belfast. MacNeill had an enormous interest in Irish history and immersed himself in the study of it. In 1893... Eoin MacNeill
• The Minister for Agriculture and Food is an important position in the Irish Government. The Minister is in charge of the Department of Agriculture and Food, where he or she creates and implements policy in the agricultural sector. The current Minister is Mary Coughlan, TD. She is assisted by two... Minister for Lands & Agriculture: Patrick Hogan was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1921 as a Sinn Féin candidate. He later joined Cumann na nGaedhael. In 1922 he joined the Cabinet of W.T. Cosgrave. He served until 1932 and retired from the Dáil in... Patrick Hogan
• The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is responsible for: election matters such as the general election and presidential elections, including electronic voting; the environment, Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland; heritage; local authorities and related services. Minister for Local Government 1919-1924 Minister for Local Government & Public... Minister for Local Government & Public Health: Richard Mulcahy (1886-1971) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. He fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and served as IRA Chief of Staff during the War of Independence. He was a supporter of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 and became leader of the provisional governments army in... Richard Mulcahy
• The Minister for Posts & Telegraphs was responsible for Irelands postal and telecommunications services since the foundation of the State until 1984, the department was one of the largest civil service departments in Ireland. The reform of the sector and department begain, in ernest in 1978 with the creation of... Minister for Posts & Telegraphs: James J. Walsh was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1918 as a Sinn Féin MP for Cork. He was a supporter of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 and went on to become a member of Cumann na nGaedhael. Walsh served in the Irish Cabinet... James J. Walsh
• The Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural Resources is the chief minister at the Department of the same name in the Irish Government. The Department has a number of responsibilities in all three areas. Regarding Communications the Departments responsibilities cover electronic communications, television distribution, radio spectrum and postal services... Minister for Fisheries: Finian Lynch was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1921 as a Sinn Féin TD for Kerry. He later went on to join Cumann na nGaedhael. He was appointed to the Cabinet in 1922. He was elected at every election until 1948 when he retired from... Finian Lynch

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• June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. Events 1100-1899 1128 - Battle of St.Mamede, near Guimarães. Portuguese forces led by Afonso I beat his mother D.Teresa and D.Fernão Peres de Trava... June 24, Events January 7 - First transatlantic telephone call - New York City to London January 9 - Military rebellion crushed in Lisbon January 14 - Paul Doumer elected president of France January 19 - Britain sends troops to China February 12 - First British troops lad on Shanghai February 14 - Earthquake in Yugoslavia - 700 dead February... 1927: William T. Cosgrave takes over as Minister for Defence on a temporary basis.
• July 14 is the 195th day (196th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 170 days remaining. Events 1223 - In France, Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II of France. 1789 - French Revolution: Citizens of Paris storm the Bastille... July 14, Events January 7 - First transatlantic telephone call - New York City to London January 9 - Military rebellion crushed in Lisbon January 14 - Paul Doumer elected president of France January 19 - Britain sends troops to China February 12 - First British troops lad on Shanghai February 14 - Earthquake in Yugoslavia - 700 dead February... 1927: William T. Cograve takes over as Minister for Justice and Minister for External Affairs. Ernest Blythe (1889-1975), Irish politician. Ernest Blythe was born near Lisburn, County Antrim in 1889. He was the son of a farmer and was educated locally. At the age of fifteen he started working as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Blythe also joined the Gaelic... Ernest Blythe becomes the new Vice-President.

Fourth Government, October 1927-April 1930

• The President of the Executive Council (Irish: Uachtaráin na hArd-Chomhairle) was the title of the prime minister in the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922-37. Under the Irish Free State Constitution Act, 1922 executive authority was vested in the King and exercised by the... President of the Executive Council: William T. Cosgrave
• The Vice-President of the Executive Council (Irish: Leas-Uachtarán na hArd-Chomhairle) was in effect the deputy prime minister of the Irish Free State, the Executive Council. The office was created in 1922, when the state came into existence. In 1937 the new Constitution of Ireland replaced the... Vice-President of the Executive Council: Ernest Blythe (1889-1975), Irish politician. Ernest Blythe was born near Lisburn, County Antrim in 1889. He was the son of a farmer and was educated locally. At the age of fifteen he started working as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Blythe also joined the Gaelic... Ernest Blythe
• The Irish Minister for Finance is the second most important ministerial position in the Irish Cabinet after that of the Taoiseach. It is currently held by Brian Cowen, TD. He is assisted by one Minister of State, Tom Parlon, TD. The Minister of State has overall responsibility for the Office... Minister for Finance: Ernest Blythe (1889-1975), Irish politician. Ernest Blythe was born near Lisburn, County Antrim in 1889. He was the son of a farmer and was educated locally. At the age of fifteen he started working as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Blythe also joined the Gaelic... Ernest Blythe
• The Minister for Foreign Affairs is one of the most important ministerial positions in the Irish cabinet, with responsibility for the relations between the Republic of Ireland and foreign states. From 1919 to 1971 the officer-holder bore the title of Minister for External Affairs. The current office-holder is... Minister for External Affairs: Patrick McGilligan (1889-1979), Irish politician and lawyer. Patrick McGilligan was born on 12 April 1889 in Coleraine County Derry. He was educated in Derry, at Clongowes Wood in Dublin and at University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin but was unsuccessful in his attempt to be elected as... Patrick McGilligan
• The Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform is the chief minister in charge of law and order in the Republic of Ireland. The ministerial position was created in 1997 when the portfoilio of the Minister for Justice amalgamated with the portfolio of the Minister for Equality & Law Reform... Minister for Justice: James FitzGerald-Kenney was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1927 as a Cumann na nGaedhael TD for Mayo. He was appointed to the Cabinet on his first year in Dáil Éireann. He was elected at every election until 1944 when he lost his seat in... James FitzGerald-Kenney
• The Minister for Defence is in charge of the Department of Defence in the Republic of Ireland. Its primary concerns are ensuring a secure and stable environment for economic growth and development, see also Military of Ireland. List of Ministers for Defence See also Irish cabinets since 1919 Categories: Lists... Minister for Defence: Desmond FitzGerald (1888-1947), Irish revolutionary and Cumann na nGaedhael politician. Desmond FitzGerald was born in London in 1888. FitzGerald married in 1911, lived in France until 1913 and then moved to County Kerry. He joined the Irish Volunteers in 1914 and organised a Volunteers group in Kerry. In 1915... Desmond FitzGerald
• The Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment is one of the most important economic ministeries in the Irish Cabinet. The current incumbent is Micheál Martin, TD. He is assisted by the Minister of State Tony Killeen, TD. The Department is headed by the Minister who is reponsible for the... Minister for Industry & Commerce: Patrick McGilligan (1889-1979), Irish politician and lawyer. Patrick McGilligan was born on 12 April 1889 in Coleraine County Derry. He was educated in Derry, at Clongowes Wood in Dublin and at University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin but was unsuccessful in his attempt to be elected as... Patrick McGilligan
• The Minister for Education & Science is the chief person at the Department of Education & Science is engaged in a wide range of activities covering pllicy planning, quality assurance and providing a broad range of services for education in the Republic of Ireland. The minister has previously been called... Minister for Education: John M. O'Sullivan
• The Minister for Agriculture and Food is an important position in the Irish Government. The Minister is in charge of the Department of Agriculture and Food, where he or she creates and implements policy in the agricultural sector. The current Minister is Mary Coughlan, TD. She is assisted by two... Minister for Lands & Agriculture: Patrick Hogan was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1921 as a Sinn Féin candidate. He later joined Cumann na nGaedhael. In 1922 he joined the Cabinet of W.T. Cosgrave. He served until 1932 and retired from the Dáil in... Patrick Hogan
• The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is responsible for: election matters such as the general election and presidential elections, including electronic voting; the environment, Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland; heritage; local authorities and related services. Minister for Local Government 1919-1924 Minister for Local Government & Public... Minister for Local Government & Public Health: Richard Mulcahy (1886-1971) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. He fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and served as IRA Chief of Staff during the War of Independence. He was a supporter of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 and became leader of the provisional governments army in... Richard Mulcahy
• The Minister for Posts & Telegraphs was responsible for Irelands postal and telecommunications services since the foundation of the State until 1984, the department was one of the largest civil service departments in Ireland. The reform of the sector and department begain, in ernest in 1978 with the creation of... Minister for Posts & Telegraphs: Ernest Blythe (1889-1975), Irish politician. Ernest Blythe was born near Lisburn, County Antrim in 1889. He was the son of a farmer and was educated locally. At the age of fifteen he started working as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Blythe also joined the Gaelic... Ernest Blythe
• The Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural Resources is the chief minister at the Department of the same name in the Irish Government. The Department has a number of responsibilities in all three areas. Regarding Communications the Departments responsibilities cover electronic communications, television distribution, radio spectrum and postal services... Minister for Fisheries: Finian Lynch was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1921 as a Sinn Féin TD for Kerry. He later went on to join Cumann na nGaedhael. He was appointed to the Cabinet in 1922. He was elected at every election until 1948 when he retired from... Finian Lynch

Fifth Government, April 1930-March 1932

• The President of the Executive Council (Irish: Uachtaráin na hArd-Chomhairle) was the title of the prime minister in the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922-37. Under the Irish Free State Constitution Act, 1922 executive authority was vested in the King and exercised by the... President of the Executive Council: William T. Cosgrave
• The Vice-President of the Executive Council (Irish: Leas-Uachtarán na hArd-Chomhairle) was in effect the deputy prime minister of the Irish Free State, the Executive Council. The office was created in 1922, when the state came into existence. In 1937 the new Constitution of Ireland replaced the... Vice-President of the Executive Council: Ernest Blythe (1889-1975), Irish politician. Ernest Blythe was born near Lisburn, County Antrim in 1889. He was the son of a farmer and was educated locally. At the age of fifteen he started working as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Blythe also joined the Gaelic... Ernest Blythe
• The Irish Minister for Finance is the second most important ministerial position in the Irish Cabinet after that of the Taoiseach. It is currently held by Brian Cowen, TD. He is assisted by one Minister of State, Tom Parlon, TD. The Minister of State has overall responsibility for the Office... Minister for Finance: Ernest Blythe (1889-1975), Irish politician. Ernest Blythe was born near Lisburn, County Antrim in 1889. He was the son of a farmer and was educated locally. At the age of fifteen he started working as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Blythe also joined the Gaelic... Ernest Blythe
• The Minister for Foreign Affairs is one of the most important ministerial positions in the Irish cabinet, with responsibility for the relations between the Republic of Ireland and foreign states. From 1919 to 1971 the officer-holder bore the title of Minister for External Affairs. The current office-holder is... Minister for External Affairs: Patrick McGilligan (1889-1979), Irish politician and lawyer. Patrick McGilligan was born on 12 April 1889 in Coleraine County Derry. He was educated in Derry, at Clongowes Wood in Dublin and at University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin but was unsuccessful in his attempt to be elected as... Patrick McGilligan
• The Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform is the chief minister in charge of law and order in the Republic of Ireland. The ministerial position was created in 1997 when the portfoilio of the Minister for Justice amalgamated with the portfolio of the Minister for Equality & Law Reform... Minister for Justice: James FitzGerald-Kenney was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1927 as a Cumann na nGaedhael TD for Mayo. He was appointed to the Cabinet on his first year in Dáil Éireann. He was elected at every election until 1944 when he lost his seat in... James FitzGerald-Kenney
• The Minister for Defence is in charge of the Department of Defence in the Republic of Ireland. Its primary concerns are ensuring a secure and stable environment for economic growth and development, see also Military of Ireland. List of Ministers for Defence See also Irish cabinets since 1919 Categories: Lists... Minister for Defence: Desmond FitzGerald (1888-1947), Irish revolutionary and Cumann na nGaedhael politician. Desmond FitzGerald was born in London in 1888. FitzGerald married in 1911, lived in France until 1913 and then moved to County Kerry. He joined the Irish Volunteers in 1914 and organised a Volunteers group in Kerry. In 1915... Desmond FitzGerald
• The Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment is one of the most important economic ministeries in the Irish Cabinet. The current incumbent is Micheál Martin, TD. He is assisted by the Minister of State Tony Killeen, TD. The Department is headed by the Minister who is reponsible for the... Minister for Industry & Commerce: Patrick McGilligan (1889-1979), Irish politician and lawyer. Patrick McGilligan was born on 12 April 1889 in Coleraine County Derry. He was educated in Derry, at Clongowes Wood in Dublin and at University College Dublin. He joined Sinn Féin but was unsuccessful in his attempt to be elected as... Patrick McGilligan
• The Minister for Education & Science is the chief person at the Department of Education & Science is engaged in a wide range of activities covering pllicy planning, quality assurance and providing a broad range of services for education in the Republic of Ireland. The minister has previously been called... Minister for Education: John M. O'Sullivan
• The Minister for Agriculture and Food is an important position in the Irish Government. The Minister is in charge of the Department of Agriculture and Food, where he or she creates and implements policy in the agricultural sector. The current Minister is Mary Coughlan, TD. She is assisted by two... Minister for Lands & Agriculture: Patrick Hogan was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1921 as a Sinn Féin candidate. He later joined Cumann na nGaedhael. In 1922 he joined the Cabinet of W.T. Cosgrave. He served until 1932 and retired from the Dáil in... Patrick Hogan
• The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is responsible for: election matters such as the general election and presidential elections, including electronic voting; the environment, Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland; heritage; local authorities and related services. Minister for Local Government 1919-1924 Minister for Local Government & Public... Minister for Local Government & Public Health: Richard Mulcahy (1886-1971) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. He fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and served as IRA Chief of Staff during the War of Independence. He was a supporter of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922 and became leader of the provisional governments army in... Richard Mulcahy
• The Minister for Posts & Telegraphs was responsible for Irelands postal and telecommunications services since the foundation of the State until 1984, the department was one of the largest civil service departments in Ireland. The reform of the sector and department begain, in ernest in 1978 with the creation of... Minister for Posts & Telegraphs: Ernest Blythe (1889-1975), Irish politician. Ernest Blythe was born near Lisburn, County Antrim in 1889. He was the son of a farmer and was educated locally. At the age of fifteen he started working as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Blythe also joined the Gaelic... Ernest Blythe
• The Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural Resources is the chief minister at the Department of the same name in the Irish Government. The Department has a number of responsibilities in all three areas. Regarding Communications the Departments responsibilities cover electronic communications, television distribution, radio spectrum and postal services... Minister for Fisheries: Finian Lynch was a senior Irish politician. He was first elected in 1921 as a Sinn Féin TD for Kerry. He later went on to join Cumann na nGaedhael. He was appointed to the Cabinet in 1922. He was elected at every election until 1948 when he retired from... Finian Lynch