February 4 - Fianna Fáil, led by Eamon de Valera, win their first overall majority in Dáil Éireann. He is welcomed in his own constituency in County Clare where 77 horsemen and 77 torchbearers who light 77 tar barrels in honour of the 77 seats won by the party.
February 21 - Representatives from Holland and Germany arrive in Galway to inspect the site of a proposed new £3 million airport.
February 22 - GeneralEoin O'DuffyGeneral Eoin O'Duffy ( 20 October 1892 30 November 1944), was the Commissioner of the Garda Siochana, leader of the quasi-fascist Blueshirts and the first (extra-parliamentary) leader of Fine Gael ( 1933- 1934). Eoin O Duffy was born on 20 October 1892 in is removed from his post as Commissioner of an Garda Síochána.
February 27February 27 is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 307 days remaining, 308 in leap years. Events 1560 The Treaty of Berhick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation of Scotland 1594 H - Four people die in the great snowstorm that is gripping the country.
March 2March 2 is the 61st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (62nd in leap years). There are 304 days remaining. Events 986 Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1717 The Loves of Mars and Venus became the first ballet performed in England. 1791 Long dista - A vote to remove the Oath of Allegiance is carried by 71 to 38.
March 17March 17 is the 76th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (77th in Leap years). There are 289 days remaining. Events 45 BC In his last victory, Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger in the Battle of Munda. - PresidentThe President of the Executive Council ( Irish: Uachtarain na hArd-Chomhairle was the title of the prime minister in the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922-37. Under the Irish Free State Constitution Act, 1922 executive authority was vestEamon de Valera gives a State reception in St. Patrick's Hall of Dublin CastleDublin Castle in Dublin, Ireland was the seat of British rule in Ireland until 1922. The building itself mainly dates from eighteenth century, though a castle has stood on the site since the days of King John, the first Lord of Ireland''. The Castle serve, the first since the foundation of the state.
April 17 - Ireland's first parachute jump, executed by Joseph Gilmore, is successful.
August 10 - GeneralEoin O'Duffy outlines his proposals for remodelling parliament. He favours a system of representatives from vocational and professional groups.
September 14 - The United Ireland movement, which has adopted the title ' Fine Gael', will contest the general election in October as a political party.
