1942 in Ireland - Events

Events

  • 3 March - Due to the The Emergency the rationing of gas is introduced.
  • 5 March - It is announced that Ireland is to have a new Central Bank replacing the old Currency Commission.
  • 2 June - Speed levels are restricted to prevent wear of tyres on cars, motorcycles and buses.
  • 11 August - Irish Rose rescues seven survivors from the American ship Wawaloam in the Atlantic.
  • 13 August - Irish Pine rescues nineteen survivors from the British ship Richmond Castle in the Atlantic.
  • 26 August - Irish Willow rescues 47 survivors from the British ship Empire Breeze in the Atlantic.
  • 17 September - Irish Larch rescues forty survivors from the Panamanian ship Stone Street in the Atlantic.
  • 2 October - British cruiser Curaçao collides with the liner Queen Mary off the coast of Donegal and sinks: 338 die.
  • 15 November - Irish Pine torpedoed and sunk by U-608, in North Atlantic: 33 die.
  • 12 December- Irish Poplar collides with the launch Eileen and the Cork Harbour pilot during a force eight gale: five die.
  • 22 December - There are reports of a split in the Irish Labour Party due to the selection of candidates for the forthcoming general election.
  • Cavan Cathedral (Roman Catholic) completed.

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