Issue 254 Of Century Ireland 1923

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Edition 254 of Century Ireland with all the news from 100 years ago.

The main stories include:

Anti-Treaty IRA leader, Liam Lynch, killed in action
Pro-Treaty newspaper describes Lynch as a 'man of considerable courage and ability'
Tipperary, 11 April 1923
Liam Lynch, commander-in-chief of the Irregular forces, has been killed after being wounded during an exchange of gunfire in the south of the country.

The late Liam Lynch, photographed in 1912. Photo: National Library of Ireland — The late Liam Lynch, photographed in 1912.
Photo: National Library of Ireland

Introducing first Free State budget, Cosgrave says ‘Irregulars’ campaign against the economy has failed
Dublin, 14 April 1923
Introducing the first budget of the Irish Free State yesterday, President W.T. Cosgrave ruled out the prospects for any tax cuts and indicated that borrowing would be necessary.

Mr William Cosgrave, now President of the Executive Council, pictured on the front of Irish Life in May 1922 when he was Minister of Local Government in the Provisional administration Photo: Irish Life, May 5 1922 — Mr William Cosgrave, now President of the Executive Council, pictured on the front of Irish Life in May 1922 when he was Minister of Local Government in the Provisional administration
Photo: Irish Life, May 5 1922

Irish schools are a danger to Irish children, INTO Congress is told
Dublin, 7 April 192
Poor attendance and facilities were among the big issues raised at the annual congress of the Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO), which was held at the Mansion House in Dublin yesterday.

Back to School - Photograph of a Schoolroom, Teachers and Children, c.1902 Photo: Public Record Office of Northern Ireland — Back to School - Photograph of a Schoolroom, Teachers and Children, c.1902
Photo: Public Record Office of Northern Ireland

"It’s alright, I am Dan Breen" - famous revolutionary fighter captured in Tipperary dug-out amid round-ups of Irregulars
Tipperary, 18 April 1923
Dan Breen, the famous Irish revolutionary, was captured yesterday by National army troops with two of his ‘Irregular’ companions, in the Glen of Aherlow, Co. Tipperary.

Daniel Breen Police Notice Photo: Photo Scanned from Johan Gustaf Richert's book Irland och irländarna, published in Stockholm 1925 — Daniel Breen Police Notice
Photo: Photo Scanned from Johan Gustaf Richert's book Irland och irländarna, published in Stockholm 1925

Bigger and better Aonach Tailteann deferred until August 1924
Dublin, 18 August 1923
The Aonach Tailteann, originally planned for last year, will now take place in the first fortnight of August 1924.

Athletics trials held Croke park in 1922 for the aborted Aonach Tailteann of that year Photo: Irish Life, 23 June 1923 — Athletics trials held Croke park in 1922 for the aborted Aonach Tailteann of that year
Photo: Irish Life, 23 June 1923

British-funded homes for ex-servicemen in Ireland will not compete with other housing plans
Dublin 10 April 1923
The British treasury has allocated £1.5m to the housing of ex-servicemen in Ireland.

300 repatriated men of the Dublin Fusiliers leaving the Mansion House shortly before the first meeting of the first Dáil, January 1919. Photo: Irish Life, 31 January 1919 — 300 repatriated men of the Dublin Fusiliers leaving the Mansion House shortly before the first meeting of the first Dáil, January 1919.
Photo: Irish Life, 31 January 1919

Emigration to America is on the rise as rural young follow the flight of family and friends
Dublin, 6 April 1923
Emigration to the United States is on the rise. In the first three months of this year, over 800 men and women presented their passports to the American Consulate in Dublin, up from 400 for the corresponding period in 1922.