Issue 255 Of Century Ireland 1923

Edition 255 of Century Ireland with all the news from 100 years ago.

The main stories include:

Civil War end in sight as ceasefire order issued de Valera urges 'movement for peace'
Dublin, 2 May 1923
A ceasefire order issued by Mr. Frank Aiken on April 27 to anti-treaty forces is being observed across the country.

Cumann na nGaedhael outlines political programme at founding convention in Dublin
Dublin, 28 April 1923
A new political party, Cumann na nGaedhael, has been launched. A historic convention was held in the Oak Room of Dublin’s Mansion House yesterday.

Efforts escalate to end female hunger strike as two prisoners released
Dublin, 27 April 1913
Two women who had been on hunger strike in Kilmainham Jail were released yesterday following medical evidence that they were in danger of dying.

Jim Larkin returns to Ireland after 8 years, but no labour or ITGWU officials greet him
Dublin, 1 May 1923
After a hiatus of eight years, the former Irish labour leader, Jim Larkin, returned to Ireland last night.

Vatican denies Papal envoy interference in Ireland’s political affairs
Dublin, 23 April 1923
Details of the mission to Ireland of the Papal Envoy, Monsignor Luzio, have been revealed from correspondence that has been released by Cardinal Logue, the Catholic Prime of Ireland.

Collapse in rates collection leaves Leitrim Council in financial crisis
Leitrim, 2 May 1923
A collapse in the collection of rates has left Leitrim County Council in a state of insolvency.

He has "run his race for Ireland" - Laurence Ginnell TD is laid to rest in Co. Westmeath
Westmeath, 2 May 1923
The remains of the anti-treaty TD, Mr. Laurence Ginnell, were today interred in Delvin, Co. Westmeath.

Independent Egypt celebrates new Constitution with national holiday
Cairo, 21 April 1923, Cairo
A national holiday is to be observed in Egypt to celebrate the promulgation of a historic, new Constitution.

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