On This Day

07 April 1922

“If we fail with Ireland, the world may think our governing genius is on the decline.”

Frustrations caused by continued delays are expressed in the media.

19 September 1921

Mrs De Valera claims double standards

de Valera's wife reflects on unexpected benefits of her husband's fame.

18 September 1921

Political satire in comic format

Comics concerning the failures of British administration mock the influence of public media.

17 September 1921

Kidnapped Motor Car in Truce Exploit

Rolls Royce is stolen by Sinn Féin gunmen.

16 September 1921

Fortune Telling in Belfast

Policewoman in Belfast has her fortune told.

15 September 1921

A Fine Treatment for Catarrh

Suffering from the autumn sniffles? This remedy from the Belfast Telegraph has the cure!

14 September 1921

Sinn Féin Procrastinates Replies

As communications continue between de Valera and Lloyd George, Sinn Féin are criticised for delays in their responses.

09 September 1921

British Cabinet's Reply to Dáil Éireann

Just a fortnight before resolutions to the Irish question are due, Lloyd George suggests a Scottish conference.

06 September 1921

Divided Views on Belfast Economy

The Belfast Telegraph refutes recent claims made by the Nationalist press.

05 September 1921

Irish White Cross to Discuss Further Aid for Belfast

Response to July riots.

04 September 1921

Sinn Féin Rejects British Government Proposals

The Press Association reports rejection of Dominion Status for Ireland.

03 September 1921

Communist View on offer of Dominion Home Rule

The Workers’ Dreadnought responds to recent events in Ireland.

02 September 1921

The Irish Oyster Industry

Oyster season begins in Ireland.

01 September 1921

Response to Recent Violence in Belfast

Police and military deployed on streets across the city.

31 August 1921

Press Portrait of Maud Simpson

Wife of Peter Kerr-Smiley, M.P. for North Antrim printed in The Tatler.

30 August 1921

Two People Shot Dead in Belfast

Violence and rioting in the North Queen Street area of the city.

29 August 1921

Comparison between Finland and Ireland

Reaction to Lord Curzon’s recent comments.

28 August 1921

Dunville’s VR Whisky

Featured advertisement for Dunville's VR Whiskey.

27 August 1921

Illegal Poteen Making in Belfast

Case heard at Belfast Custody Court.

26 August 1921

Opposition to Northern Ireland Parliament

Special meeting held by Derry Corporation.

25 August 1921

Stormont to be Site of New Parliament Building

Property purchased by Northern Ireland Government.

24 August 1921

High Prices in Dublin

Commodities more expensive than in comparable English cities.

23 August 1921

Ireland and Norway

London Daily News reader compares the two nations.

22 August 1921

Bombing Outrage in Belfast

Several victims receiving hospital treatment.

21 August 1921

Dáil Éireann to discuss British Government’s Offer

Secret session to be held tomorrow.

20 August 1921

David Lloyd George Addresses Commons on Irish Question

British Prime Minister hopes de Valera will accept his offer.

19 August 1921

Sunday Performances in Belfast

Concerts organised at Bellevue.

18 August 1921

Performances across Belfast Theatres

Recent performances at the Grand Opera House, Royal Hippodrome, Empire and Alhambra.

17 August 1921

Opening Session of the Second Dáil

Éamon de Valera delivers address in Dublin’s Mansion House.

16 August 1921

Australian View on Irish Situation

Argument for considering Imperial viewpoint.

15 August 1921

Greek Government Purchases Irish Horses

Over 1,100 horses shipped from Belfast to Athens.

14 August 1921

General Smuts Writes to Éamon de Valera

Recommends that Ireland accepts Dominion status.

13 August 1921

First Excursion to Ireland for Seven Years

Trains leave London Euston for Belfast and Dublin.

12 August 1921

Northern Ireland Government Jobs

Lack of employment opportunities in new administration.

11 August 1921

Death of Frederick William Morrison

First World War veteran and former intelligence officer takes his own life.

10 August 1921

Victimisation of Catholic Workers

Failure to reinstate workers on Lough Swilly Railway.

09 August 1921

Anniversary of the Relief of Derry

Apprentice Boys celebrate 232nd anniversary.

08 August 1921

Response to Murder of Dean Finlay

Letter from ‘a suffering Protestant’ to the Belfast News-Letter.

07 August 1921

Amnesty for Dáil Éireann Members

Prisoners released in advance of next week’s meeting.

06 August 1921

Armed Robbery in Belfast

Sentences passed in revolver cases.

05 August 1921

Feminist Organisations in Northern Ireland

Recent work carried out by the Belfast Women’s Advisory Council.

04 August 1921

Lack of Progress in Irish Peace Talks

The Sheffield Independent blames Northern Ireland for the current impasse.

03 August 1921

The Rise of the Irish Language

Recent growth in the use of Irish across society.

02 August 1921

August Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland

On 2 August 1921, newspapers in Northern Ireland reported on activities over the August bank holiday weekend. These two articles show that while residents of Belfast and Derry both used the weekend as a holiday opportunity, there were distinct differences in the closure of workplaces.

01 August 1921

Northern Ireland Cabinet Conference

Cabinet decides that no purpose would be served by a meeting between James Craig and Éamon de Valera

31 July 1921

Is there a Belgian Ulster?

Comparison made between Belgium and Ireland.

30 July 1921

Alleged Interview Between King George V and David Lloyd George

All parties deny the reported content of the exchange.

29 July 1921

Grand Gala Night at Belfast’s Grand Opera House

Special performance of ‘The Battle of Waterloo’ and 'A Royal Divorce' at Belfast's premiere theatre venue.

28 July 1921

Assembly's College Leased for Northern Ireland Parliament

Assembly’s College to host Northern Ireland Legislature for the foreseeable future.

27 July 1921

A Tale of Two Dublins

The Dublin Evening Telegraph looks at the differences between the north and the south of the city.

25 July 1921

Sentences Passed at Belfast Assizes

Recent episodes of rioting and looting.

24 July 1921

Shot Fired at Theatre Royal

Bookmaker seriously wounded at Dublin Theatre

23 July 1921

Update on Anglo-Irish Negotiations

Éamon de Valera returns to Dublin.

22 July 1921

Belfast Shipbuilding Industry continues to Improve

Harland & Wolff launches two new passenger ships

21 July 1921

Opening Day of Royal Ulster Show

61st annual show takes place at Balmoral show grounds.

20 July 1921

Death of William James Bell

Gallaher Tobacco Director dies in Belfast.

19 July 1921

Bigamy Case at the Old Bailey

Derry man claims first marriage was not legal.

18 July 1921

Northern Ireland Cabinet meets Lloyd George during Peace Talks

Sir James Craig and members of his cabinet are presented with five suggestions on how to accommodate Irish unity as they meet with UK Prime Minister.

17 July 1921

Picture Comment laments recent violence in Ireland

‘Topical Picture Comment’ responds to the recent truce and violence in Belfast.

16 July 1921

French Response to the Truce

Irish emigrants and those of Irish descent comment on recent events.

15 July 1921

Peril of Belfast Continues to Threaten Peace

Newspapers respond to recent events in Belfast.

14 July 1921

Violence continues in Belfast

Reports of sniping in the North Queen Street and Dock Street areas.

12 July 1921

Relative Calm for Twelfth Celebrations

Ulster celebrates the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne for the first time since partition and the formation of Northern Ireland.

11 July 1921

Violence in Belfast Casts a Shadow over Truce

Newspapers react to the imminent Truce between Britain and Ireland.

10 July 1921

Bloody Sunday

Violence erupts in Belfast the day after the Truce is signed by Britain and Ireland.

09 July 1921

Truce Agreed Upon by Britain and Ireland

Hostilities to end at noon on Monday 11 July, bringing an end to the War of Independence.

08 July 1921

White Star Liner Leaves Belfast

Baltic ship reconditioned by Harland & Wolff.

07 July 1921

Sinn Féin Set Train on Fire

Goods train held up on way from Belfast to Derry, just two weeks after attack at Adavoyle.

06 July 1921

Irish Conference at 10 Downing Street

Leading figures meet for peace talks.

05 July 1921

Headmistress Shot Dead in Reprisal Attack by USC

The Derry Journal reports on the death of Teresa McAnuff, fatally shot by the Ulster Special Constabulary in a raid on her home near Newry.

04 July 1921

Dublin Celebrates US Independence Day

American flag raised over Mansion House the same day that Éamon de Valera and Arthur Griffith hold 'Peace Conference'.

03 July 1921

Opportunity for Peace in Ireland

Editorial discusses Lloyd George’s recent contact with De Valera, as the Sinn Féin leader meets the four Unionists of the Southern Ireland Parliament.

02 July 1921

Experiences of an Officer’s Wife in Ireland Published

Publication of new memoir by Caroline Woodcock offering perspective of a British Officer's wife in Dublin.

01 July 1921

Five Years Since the First Day of Battle of the Somme

Actions of the 36th (Ulster) Division remembered as one of the first groups to go over the top of trenches following allied bombardment of the German lines.

30 June 1921

War Memorial Unveiled

Two stained glass windows and a bronze tablet at St. Columb’s Cathedral in Derry-Londonderry.

29 June 1921

Parliament of Southern Ireland Meets for First (and Only) Time in Dublin

Reports of the meeting of the parliament of Southern Ireland on 28 June 1921, attended by only four of 128 MPs.

28 June 1921

Letter to the Westminster Gazette

Clement Shorter expresses support for Irish Republic to editor of Westminster Gazette.

27 June 1921

Summer Sales Begin in Belfast

Department stores advertise bargains to Belfast consumers.

26 June 1921

Lloyd George Writes to de Valera

Invitation to attend London conference as Lloyd George hopes to begin political negotiations with Sinn Féin.

25 June 1921

First Annual Meeting of Ulster Girl Guide Council

Duchess of Abercorn leads meeting at Ulster headquarters.

24 June 1921

Troop Train Derailed at Adavoyle by IRA Attack

Four soldiers and over eighty horses killed close to Irish border.

23 June 1921

Newspapers React to Royal Visit and Parliament Opening

A selection of views from Unionist and Nationalist newspapers on the formal opening of the Northern Ireland parliament by George V.

22 June 1921

Huge Crowds Attend Opening of Northern Ireland Parliament

Images from the Illustrated London News of the formal opening of the Northern Ireland Parliament.

22 June 1921

State Opening of the Northern Ireland Parliament

Newsreel footage of the state opening of the Northern Ireland parliament, including George V and Queen Mary arriving at Belfast's City Hall.

22 June 1921

The King's Speech

King George V's speech at the opening of the first Northern Ireland parliament.

21 June 1921

George V and Queen Mary Leave London for Belfast

Crowds gather at Euston railway station to wave off the royal couple before the opening of the Northern Ireland parliament.

20 June 1921

Travel Preparations Begin for Royal Visit

Rail companies issue notices in newspapers outlining their services on 22 June.

19 June 1921

Queen Mary to Accompany King George V to Belfast

The press confirms that the queen will accompany George V to open the Northern Ireland parliament next week.

18 June 1921

Latest Reports on British Armed Forces Casualties in War of Independence

Recent reports on violence and unrest across the island of Ireland as the War of Independence continues.

17 June 1921

Row Over Milk Prices in Derry

The Derry Journal reports on a profiteering scandal in the city's dairy industry.

16 June 1921

Irish Conservative Martin Morris Calls for Republicans to Accept a ‘Moderate’ Version of Irish Unity

Unionist success in Northern Ireland elections asks Nationalists to question reaction to partition.

15 June 1921

Northern Ireland Cabinet Meets to Discuss King's Visit

James Craig meets with three members of his Cabinet to discuss plans for the following week's official state opening of the Northern Ireland Parliament.

14 June 1921

Three Killed in Belfast Riots

The Northern Whig reports on three deaths that occurred during intense rioting in West Belfast, and Joe Devlin's attempts to address the issue in the House of Commons.

13 June 1921

Belfast Residents Encouraged to 'Meet King George With a Smile'

Advert encourages readers to paint premises in advance of the royal visit for state opening of Northern Ireland parliament.

12 June 1921

Impact of War of Independence in Dublin and Donegal

Tourism, population shifts and daily life in Dublin and Donegal is explored by The Observer's Stephen Gwynn.

11 June 1921

Irish Citizens Encouraged to Support Belfast Trade Boycott

The Freeman's Journal prints 'Fourteen Points for the Irish People' as Nationalists are encouraged to support the Belfast Boycott.

10 June 1921

Fleetwood Lose 3-1 to Irish Ladies' Football Team at Belfast's Cliftonville Grounds

Irish ladies' eleven beat Fleetwood ladies' football team 3-1 in front of 17,000 fans at Cliftonville's Solitude ground.

09 June 1921

IRA Sabotage Campaign in England

Reports of 'outrages' in London and on Merseyside, and a stand-off between IRA members and English policemen.

08 June 1921

George V Warned Against Visiting Belfast to Open Parliament

The Westminster Gazette hopes that the king will not visit Belfast on 22 June for the opening of parliament.

07 June 1921

Northern Ireland Parliament Meets for First Time

40 Unionist MP's meet for the first time at Belfast City Hall two weeks before the official state opening as James Craig is confirmed as Northern Ireland's first Prime Minister.

06 June 1921

Strabane Woman Awarded £300 Damages for Breach of Promise to Marry

A Dublin court awarded Mary Ewing from Strabane £300 in damages after she sued Feeny cattle farmer James McLaughlin for breaching his promise to marry her.

05 June 1921

Intercession Day Held Prior to Opening of Northern Ireland Parliament

A day of intercession is held across Northern Ireland, including services by Church of Ireland, Presbyterian and Methodist ministers.

04 June 1921

Shankill Road Mission Reopens 'Fresh Air Colony' Holiday Homes in Bangor

Children and young people from Belfast offered an escape from the city by Henry Montgomery's Shankill Road Mission.

03 June 1921

IRA Attack Cricket Match in Dublin

One dead and another wounded as IRA open fire at Trinity College Dublin, College Park cricket match.

02 June 1921

Backbencher Mourns 'Departing Ulstermen'

An English backbench MP praises the efforts of Irish MPs at Westminster as they stepped back from active participation in the House of Commons.

01 June 1921

Belfast City Hall Confirmed as Venue for Opening of the Northern Ireland Parliament

The Derry Journal reports on the temporary location for the new Northern Ireland parliament.

31 May 1921

Results Declared in Northern Ireland Election

The press reacts as Unionists win a majority of seats in the new Northern Parliament.

30 May 1921

Newsreels Show Recent Events in Ireland

Footage from the Pathé Gazette of the Northern Ireland election and the burning of the Custom House.

29 May 1921

British Government Actions and Northern Elections Spark Satirical Comment

The Sunday Independent's cartoonist lampoons the British government and Unionists for recent actions across the island of Ireland.

27 May 1921

Women and the Northern Ireland Election

Following the election of two female MPs to the new Northern Ireland parliament, The Woman’s Leader reports on Unionist attitudes towards women.

26 May 1921

Burning of the Custom House Eyewitness Account

The Dublin Evening Telegraph reports on the devastating fire at the Custom House.

25 May 1921

Edward Carson Appointed as Lord of Appeal

The Northern Whig gives its view on Carson's new appointment.

24 May 1921

Voters go to the Polls for Northern Ireland Parliament

A visitor to Belfast describes the atmosphere on polling day in the first elections for the new Northern parliament.

23 May 1921

Elections to the Northern Parliament

On the eve of the elections to the Northern Ireland parliament, newspapers set out their views on their preferred candidates.

22 May 1921

Unionist Majority Predicted at Northern Elections

The Observer predicts success at the ballot box for James Craig’s Ulster Unionist Party.

21 May 1921

Michael Collins Addresses Armagh Voters

An address by Michael Collins shortly before the elections to the new Northern parliament.

20 May 1921

Election Message to Farmers

The Ballymena Observer prints a message addressed ‘to the farmers of the six counties’.

19 May 1921

Unionist Meeting at Ballymoney Town Hall

Unionists hold a public meeting in Ballymoney one week before the first elections to the Northern parliament.

18 May 1921

Labour Meeting Disrupted at Ulster Hall

The Ulster Ex-Servicemen’s Association and the Belfast Branch of the British Empire Union interrupt a Labour Meeting in Belfast.

17 May 1921

American Coal Shipment Arrives in Belfast In Response to Strike

In response to the ongoing ‘coal crisis’ in Britain, Belfast receives a shipment of coal from the USA.

16 May 1921

Unemployment in Ireland Rises to 125,000

The Freeman’s Journal reports on high levels of unemployment in Ireland.

15 May 1921

Predictions for the Upcoming Northern Election

The Observer’s Stephen Gwynn predicts the result of the upcoming Northern Ireland general election.

14 May 1921

Nominations for Southern Parliament Hailed as Republican Victory

The Dublin Evening Telegraph responds to nominations for the Southern Parliament.

13 May 1921

Candidates for Southern Parliament

The Freeman’s Journal reports that no contests are expected in the election for the House of Commons of Southern Ireland.

12 May 1921

Dunlop Rubber Company Agrees to Withdraw Posters

John Dunlop, inventor of the pneumatic tyre, wins court case against the Dunlop Rubber Company.

11 May 1921

Orange Order Issues Statement on Upcoming Elections

A public statement by the leaders of the Orange Order encouraging voters to support Unionist candidates in the upcoming elections to the new Northern Ireland parliament.

10 May 1921

The Women’s National Liberal Federation and the Irish Question

The Women’s National Liberal Federation meet in Westminster to discuss recent developments in Ireland.

09 May 1921

John Dillon Issues Statement on Upcoming Elections

The former leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party believed that the Nationalist candidates should not stand in elections for the parliament of Southern Ireland.

07 May 1921

Nationalist Party Manifesto Published

The Nationalist Party sets out its vision for the future of Ireland ahead of elections to the Home Rule parliaments.

06 May 1921

James Craig and Eamon de Valera Meet in Dublin

An editorial in The Scotsman comments on the recent meeting between the two leaders.

05 May 1921

Northern Parliament and Craig's Election Campaign Criticised

An editorial in the Dublin Evening Telegraph responds to the commencement of the Government of Ireland Act.

04 May 1921

De Valera Issues Statement On Upcoming Elections

The President of Dáil Éireann encouraged people to vote for Sinn Féin and reject the Home Rule parliament of 'Southern Ireland'.

04 May 1921

Lord Lieutenant Summons Northern and Southern Parliaments

The official summons of the new Home Rule parliaments established under the Government of Ireland Act.

03 May 1921

Date Announced for New Home Rule Parliaments to Meet

The Belfast Telegraph announces when the new Home Rule parliaments of 'Northern' and 'Southern' Ireland are expected to meet for the first time.

03 May 1921

Edward Carson Calls for Loyalists to 'Close Up Your Ranks'

A letter by Sir Edward Carson to 'the loyalists of the six counties'.

03 May 1921

Edward Carson: How He Loves It!

The Dublin Evening Telegraph criticises Edward Carson's speech to Unionists marking the foundation of Northern Ireland,

03 May 1921

Lord Edmund Talbot as Viceroy: A New Chapter?

The Lancashire Evening Post reflects on the appointment of Lord Edmund Talbot as the new Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

03 May 1921

Lord Edmund Talbot Sworn in as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

The Freeman's Journal gives a sceptical assessment of the new Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

02 May 1921

James Craig Opens his Election Campaign

Reports of an address by Sir James Craig to Unionist supporters in County Down, marking the start of his election campaign.

30 April 1921

Police Raid in County Fermanagh

Reports of a confrontation between the Special Constabulary and Sinn Féin members on Derrykerrib, Lough Erne.

29 April 1921

Recruitment of B Specials in Lisburn

The Lisburn Standard encourages its readers to sign up as members as members of the Ulster Special Constabulary.

28 April 1921

Charity Matinee Held at the Royal Hippodrome

The Belfast News-Letter reports on a charity matinee held in aid of the Belfast Branch of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

27 April 1921

Unionist Disappointment at James Craig's Manifesto

The press reaction to Sir James Craig's election manifesto.

26 April 1921

Sir James Craig Publishes Manifesto for Upcoming Elections

An address by Sir James Craig, leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, to the ‘Loyalist Electors of Northern Ireland’.

23 April 1921

Farmer and Auxiliary Constable Shot Dead

Reports of recent attacks and shootings carried in the Belfast News-Letter.

22 April 1921

Lloyd George Confesses Failure

Prime Minister David Lloyd George admits that opposition to the Government of Ireland Act was stronger than he had anticipated.

21 April 1921

‘State’ Ban on Emigration

A report on Dáil Éireann's efforts to curb emigration levels during the War of Independence.

20 April 1921

Liberal MPs Call for Southern Elections to be Postponed

MPs call on Prime Minister David Lloyd George to postpone elections in 'Southern Ireland' until peace has been secured.

19 April 1921

Christian Socialist Bruce Wallace Sets Out Vision for the New Northern Ireland State

Speech given by Christian Socialist Rev. Bruce Wallace on the topic 'What use should Ireland make of self-government?'

19 April 1921

Government of Ireland Act Provisions Come into Force

Statement issued by the British authorities at Dublin Castle on the Government of Ireland Act.

18 April 1921

Top Honour for Co. Down-Based Belgian

Belgian lady Hortense de Meulemeester, based in Holywood, Co. Down, is honoured by her home country for sheltering refugees during the First World War.

16 April 1921

Julia McMordie Selected as Unionist Candidate for South Belfast

The Belfast News-Letter reports on the latest candidates for the upcoming elections to the Northern parliament.

15 April 1921

‘Black Friday’ as Strike Action in Support of the Miners is Cancelled

The Belfast News-Letter reports on the rail and transport unions' decision not to support striking coal miners in Britain.

14 April 1921

British Ban on Irish Cattle Lifted

Britain lifts an import ban on cattle from the island of Ireland, imposed after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

13 April 1921

Missionary Exhibition opens in Ulster Hall

The Belfast News-Letter announces the opening of a world exhibition by the Church Missionary Society.

12 April 1921

Anti-Prohibition Council Criticises Pro-Temperance Attempts to Woo Unionists

Letter to the Belfast News-Letter criticising efforts to secure a pro-temperance majority in the Northern Ireland parliament.

11 April 1921

B Specials Ambushed While Cycling to Church

Report of an attack on Ulster Special Constables in County Armagh.

10 April 1921

New Ideals of Feminine Beauty

Column in the Sunday Pictorial commenting on new beauty standards for women.

09 April 1921

Death of Archbishop Walsh

Obituary of William Walsh, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin.

08 April 1921

British Government Denies Producing Counterfeit Edition of Irish Bulletin

Newspaper reports of the British government's failed attempt to produce a counterfeit edition of the republican Irish Bulletin.

07 April 1921

Despatches of Recent Dublin IRA Attacks

Reports written by IRA volunteers of their attempted ambushes in Dublin, published in the Belfast Telegraph.

06 April 1921

War on Loyalists in Cork

Report in the Belfast News-Letter about an attack on a prominent ex-army officer in Cork.

05 April 1921

Ulster Nationalists Take Action to Contest Seats

Decision adopted by Nationalists at convention in Belfast not to recognise new Ulster parliament.

04 April 1921

Lord Edmund Talbot Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

Newspaper reactions to the appointment of Lord Edmund Talbot as Lord Lieutenant, or Viceroy, of Ireland.

03 April 1921

Coal Crisis Leads to Strikes

Report in the Sunday Independent on the 'coal crisis' of 1921.

02 April 1921

Candidates for the Northern Parliament

The Freeman's Journal gives its opinion on the parties standing for the forthcoming elections to the new Northern Parliament.

01 April 1921

American Commission on Conditions in Ireland Delivers Report

Interim report of American committee assessing the conditions in Ireland in light of the War of Independence.

31 March 1921

Dramatic Coup in Hungary

The Irish Independent reports on Emperor Karl's failed attempt to regain the throne of Hungary.

30 March 1921

Grand Variety Concert Held in Support of Loyalist Relief Fund

Review in the Belfast News-Letter of the concert given in aid of the Loyalist Relief Fund.

29 March 1921

Poland Grants Equal Rights to Jewish Minority

Brief report on improved rights for Poland's Jewish population.

28 March 1921

Attempts to Secure Nationalist Majority in Northern Parliament

Report in the Northern Whig on a recent electoral pact agreement between Nationalist parties.

27 March 1921

Trouble in India: Crowds Fired on by Police

The Sunday Independent reports on recent disturbances and political violence in India.

25 March 1921

A Cork Sensation: Attempt to Rescue Sinn Féin Prisoners

Report of an ambush on Cork County Gaol by IRA forces, in an attempt to free republican prisoners sentenced to be executed.

24 March 1921

Lloyd George Refuses to Delay Elections to Northern and Southern Parliaments

The Belfast News-Letter reports on Lloyd George's refusal to postpone elections to the new 'Northern' and 'Southern' parliaments in Ireland.

23 March 1921

Riots in Belfast Following IRA Raid in Rosslea

Reports from the Belfast News-Letter and the Northern Whig on an IRA raid in Rosslea, which sparked riots in Belfast that resulted in the death of one civilian.

22 March 1921

Allies set out conditions for reopening negotiations with Germany

The Westminster Gazette reports the current state of affairs between the Allies and Germany over war reparations.

22 March 1921

Winston Churchill's political ambitions

The Westminster Gazette speculates about Churchill's ambitions to become Chancellor of the Exchequer.

21 March 1921

The Amazing Criminal Career of Margaret Ginns

The Irish Independent reports the exploits of serial fraudster Margaret Ginns.

20 March 1921

Sir Hamar Greenwood Spends £9,000 on propaganda war

The Chief Secretary of Ireland is grilled by MPs on the expenses associated with the so-called 'propaganda war' on the island of Ireland.

19 March 1921

Ireland Facing Emigration Drain

The Irish Independent laments the high numbers emigrating from the island of Ireland.

19 March 1921

Mr Law's Successor: Sir Edward Carson or Mr Chamberlain?

Speculation over who would succeed Andrew Bonar Law as leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party.

18 March 1921

Andrew Bonar Law Resigns from Lloyd George's Coalition

Report in the Belfast Telegraph on the resignation of Chancellor Andrew Bonar Law from government.

17 March 1921

British Trade Deal with Russia Condemned

The Belfast News-Letter criticises the newly signed Anglo-Soviet Trade Agreement.

17 March 1921

Dublin Marks St Patrick's Day

Report from the Evening Herald on the city's annual St Patrick's Day celebrations.

16 March 1921

Protestant Ministers Call for League of Prayer for Peace

A letter in the Freeman's Journal by four Northern Protestant ministers calling for prayers for peace on St Patrick's Day.

15 March 1921

Questions in the House of Commons over Limerick Deaths

T.P. O'Connor questions the Chief Secretary of Ireland over recent attacks allegedly committed by Crown forces.

13 March 1921

Britain Modifies Peace Terms to Turkey and Greece

The Sunday Independent reports on the latest efforts to bring an end to the Greco-Turkish War.

12 March 1921

RIC Men Shot in Belfast Attack

Reports from the Irish Times of an attack on three RIC constables in Belfast’s Victoria Square.

11 March 1921

Lloyd George Under Pressure to Postpone Partition

Reports of a parliamentary debate where Southern Unionists and Northern Nationalists both requested postponing the Government of Ireland Act.

10 March 1921

Irish Question Causes Disorder at National Liberal Club

Heated debates at London’s National Liberal Club on reprisals and Lloyd George’s handling of the ‘Irish Question’.

09 March 1921

Ulster Women and Temperance

Report in the Belfast News-Letter of successful meetings of the Ulster Women’s Temperance Association.

07 March 1921

South Antrim Loyalists Select Candidates for Forthcoming Election

A meeting of the South Antrim Constitutional Association to select candidates for the upcoming elections to the new Northern Ireland parliament.

07 March 1921

Trade Boycott Causes Unionist Quandary

An article from the Irish Independent arguing that the new Northern Ireland parliament would lead to economic hardship across the six counties.

05 March 1921

America's Attitude to European Affairs

US President Warren G. Harding's inauguration speech in 1921, refusing to involve America in European affairs.

05 March 1921

Calls to Reform Child Labour Laws

A letter from the Committee on Wage-Earning Children campaigning to raise the school leaving age to 16 to prevent child labour exploitation.

04 March 1921

Shortage of Women Servants

Article complaining about the lack of young women entering into domestic service.

03 March 1921

Incentives to Sin: Moral Dangers of Dance Halls

A report from the Freeman’s Journal on fears of the corrupting influence of dance halls on young people.

02 March 1921

Attacks Cause ‘Night of Terror’ in Cork

Report from the Belfast News-Letter on attacks on soldiers and civilians in Cork.

01 March 1921

Church of England Bishop Condemns Reprisals in Ireland

A speech by Bishop Charles Gore condemning the British government for permitting reprisals against Irish civilians during the War of Independence.

28 February 1921

Ulster Special Constabulary Begins Patrols at Brown’s Square

A note in the Belfast News-Letter on recent patrols by the Ulster Special Constabulary.

27 February 1921

Law and Order for Empire’s Outposts

An article and cartoon from the Sunday Independent on the situation in Egypt and its comparisons with Ireland.

26 February 1921

Farmers’ Union Urge Completion of Irish Land Purchase

A report from the Irish Independent on the latest debates about land ownership.

26 February 1921

Mixed Fortunes for Ireland’s Football and Rugby Sides in Belfast and Dublin

Newspaper coverage of the international football and rugby fixtures in February 1921, both of which saw Ireland play host to Scotland.

24 February 1921

Opposition Parties’ Attitude to the Northern Parliament

An extract from the Irish Times speculating on the upcoming elections for the new ‘Northern’ parliament.

23 February 1921

Carson and Devlin Call for Improved Government Unemployment Benefits

A report from the Irish Times recording speeches by Edward Carson and Joseph Devlin on unemployment provisions.

22 February 1921

Emigration Dangers: Warning to Irish Parents

An American visitor to Dublin warning of the dangers of emigration.

21 February 1921

Belfast Boycott Sees Goods Thrown into River

Report of attacks in Cavan and Armagh as part of the so-called ‘Belfast Boycott’.

21 February 1921

Sir Hamar Greenwood on the Future Government of Ireland

A speech by the Chief Secretary of Ireland in the House of Commons on the possibility of the political reunification of Ireland.

19 February 1921

Attacks in Dublin, Roscommon and Limerick

Reports from the Fermanagh Herald on IRA attacks across the country.

19 February 1921

Rioting in Belfast

A report in the Irish Independent on the latest rioting in Belfast.

18 February 1921

Southern Unionists to Take No Part in Forming Parliament

A statement by the Irish Unionist Alliance announcing its members’ decision not to stand in the upcoming elections to the parliament of ‘Southern Ireland’.

18 February 1921

Ulster Prepares for ‘Carsonia’

A report from the Freeman’s Journal describing alleged tactics by unionists in elections for the new ‘Northern’ parliament.

17 February 1921

Eamon de Valera’s Statement on British Reprisals

A letter from Eamon de Valera to Britain’s coalition government in 1921 condemning violent reprisals by British troops in Ireland.

16 February 1921

Irish White Cross Meets With American Committee for Relief in Ireland

Report on the Irish White Cross’s plans to distribute relief for civilians injured or suffering financial hardship in the ongoing War of Independence.

16 February 1921

Sir Hamar Greenwood Questioned About the Behaviour of the Ulster Special Constabulary

A heated exchange in parliament between the MPs Hamar Greenwood and Jeremiah MacVeagh about recent alleged controversies in Ballykinlar and Newry.

15 February 1921

The King Addresses Parliament on Events in Ireland

A speech by George V to the House of Commons in Westminster on recent Irish affairs.

15 February 1921

The Reformation of Public Houses

Letter to the Belfast News-Letter from Sir Robert Kennedy of Cultra about the Ulster Temperance Council’s efforts to restrict alcohol in Northern Ireland.

14 February 1921

Winston Churchill Appointed Secretary of State for the Colonies

Newspaper announcement of the latest government appointments, including Winston Churchill as Secretary of State for the Colonies.

12 February 1921

Germany Only Able to Pay £7.5 Billion in War Reparations

The Belfast News-Letter carried reports of Germany’s protests about its war reparations payments.

11 February 1921

Epidemic Diseases

A report from the Belfast News-Letter of the latest deaths from common diseases across the island of Ireland.

11 February 1921

Irish Dominion League Calls to Overturn Government of Ireland Act

A report from the Belfast News-Letter on the Irish Dominion League’s attempts to overturn the 1920 Government of Ireland Act.

10 February 1921

Reaction to Craig’s Appointment as Ulster Unionist Leader

Was Craig ignoring calls for toleration and unity, as the Freeman's Journal suggested?

10 February 1921

Selfish Miners Keep Ex-Soldiers Out of Work

A report from the Belfast News-Letter on the lack of employment opportunities for ex-servicemen.

08 February 1921

Crown Forces Enact Violent Reprisals in County Clare

Extracts from Matthias Bodkin’s Judicial Report on the Devastation of County Clare.

08 February 1921

Women Jurors Sit for First Time in Irish Courts

The Irish Independent carried reports of the first time women were admitted as jurors in Irish courts.

07 February 1921

Edward Carson Resigns as Leader of Ulster Unionists

The Freeman's Journal reported on Carson, criticising his aggressive attitude towards minorities.

05 February 1921

Edward Carson Resigns

The Irish Independent carried Carson’s resignation speech after his decision to stand down.

05 February 1921

James Craig Appointed New Leader of Ulster Unionists

Craig took over the role following the resignation of Sir Edward Carson.

01 February 1921

Building Trade Unions Block Ex-Soldiers' Employment

An article from the Belfast News-Letter condemning a decision by the Building Trade Unions’ Federation not to absorb large numbers of ex-soldiers struggling to find work into the building industry.

24 December 1920

Irish Home Rule: What the Act Provides

An extract from the Belfast News-Letter in December 1920 on the main provisions of the Government of Ireland Act.

24 December 1920

King George V’s Speech on Global Affairs

George V addresses Parliament on the conditions affecting Britain, Ireland and the world in 1920.

24 December 1920

The King on Irish Affairs

The following is an article from the Belfast News-Letter on 24 December 1920, in which the king acknowledges he has given assent to a bill for the Better Government of Ireland Act.

24 December 1920

The Lord Mayor of Belfast’s Speech

An extract from the Belfast News-Letter recording a speech by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Sir William F. Coates, about the Government of Ireland Act 1920.

23 December 1920

Government of Ireland Act (1920)

An extract from the Government of Ireland Act 1920, which created two new states in the island of Ireland.