When the first Dáil convened on January 21, 1919, independence from Great Britain was declared. Fast-moving and far-reaching events at the end of 1918 shaped Europe, including Ireland, for many ...

The establishment of the First Dáil occurred on the same day as the outbreak of the Irish War of Independence. After elections in 1921, the First Dáil was succeeded by the Second Dáil of 1921-1922.

The first meeting of Dáil Éireann was carefully choreographed to reflect Sinn Féin objectives, both national and international. The session began at 3.30pm and ended at 5.20pm. Many journalists ...

That day in 1919, the first shots were fired in the War of Independence when two policemen were killed in an ambush at Soloheadbeg in Co Tipperary. In Dublin, meanwhile, Dáil Éireann met for the ...

Politicians of all parties this week marked the 90th anniversary of the first meeting of Dail Eireann Irish Parliament held in the Mansion House in Dublin when Ireland was still under British rule ...

The 100th anniversary of the first sitting of Dáil Eireann was celebrated in Glenbrien village with a ceremony that the organisers said was both commemorative and celebratory.

First member of the Dail is elected in an Irish general election that seems to have seen votes spread widely across several political parties. Story by Staff Reporter • 10h.

The First Dáil (An Chéad Dáil) was Dáil Éireann as it convened from 1919–1921.