Issue 251 Of Century Ireland 1923

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Edition 251 of Century Ireland with all the news from 100 years ago.

The main stories include:

Belfast's big welcome for first Governor General of Northern Ireland
As Parliament is re-opened, plans are outlined for all civil servants in the north to take oath of allegiance.
Belfast, 28 February 1923
Northern Ireland has been bustling over the last few days due to the recent political ceremonies that have taken place there.

The Duke of Abercorn receiving representation of 119 separate bodies in the Ulster Hall Belfast Photo: Illustrated London News, 3 March 1923 — The Duke of Abercorn receiving representation of 119 separate bodies in the Ulster Hall Belfast
Photo: Illustrated London News, 3 March 1923

5 Free State soldiers killed after locating an arms dump in Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry
Knocknagoshel, 7 March 1923
Five members of the National Army have been killed in an explosion in the Knocknagoshel area, Co. Kerry.

Map of Co. Kerry from Atlas and Cyclopedia of Ireland, 1900 Photo: Library Ireland — Map of Co. Kerry from Atlas and Cyclopedia of Ireland, 1900
Photo: Library Ireland

Archbishop slams sweepstakes as threat to moral life of people
Dublin, 26 February 1923
The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin has slammed a suggestion that sweepstakes should be legalised for the purposes of charity.

St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin c. 1900 Photo: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 — St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin c. 1900
Photo: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540

Seizure and sale of cattle by Military in Galway denounced by Labour TD
"We are probably the most conservative-minded revolutionaries" - Mr. O’Higgins responds
Dublin, 2 March 1923
The Free State government has defended its policy of seizing trespassing cattle and selling them to pay compensation due to the landowner.

Map of Co. Galway, from Atlas and Cyclopedia of Ireland, 1900 Photo: Library Ireland — Map of Co. Galway, from Atlas and Cyclopedia of Ireland, 1900
Photo: Library Ireland

Limerick hurlers become first winners of the Liam McCarthy Cup
Dublin, 5 March 1923
Limerick’s hurlers are the new All-Ireland champions and the first recipients of the Liam McCarthy Cup after defeating Dublin before an attendance of between 18,000 and 19,000 at Croke Park yesterday.

The All-Ireland winning Limerick team, 1921. The final was played on 4 March 1923 Photo: GAA — The All-Ireland winning Limerick team, 1921. The final was played on 4 March 1923
Photo: GAA

Ulster Unionist MPs join businesses is raising concerns at prospect of tariff barriers between north and south
Belfast, 5 March 1923
There is mounting concern in Northern Ireland at reports that the Free State will be drawing up plans to introduce a scheme of customs and excise duties that will apply to all goods entering the 26 counties from Northern Ireland and Great Britain.

IRA officer examining pedestrian's passport on the border at Clones Photo: Irish Life, 3 March 1922 — IRA officer examining pedestrian's passport on the border at Clones
Photo: Irish Life, 3 March 1922

Ballycastle farmer hit with heavy fine after discovered of major poitín-making operation
Antrim, 27 February 1923
A farmer from Co. Antrim received a large fine at the Ballycastle Petty Sessions for illicit poitín-making.