Dublin Castle Handover

January 15, 1922

The official handover of Dublin Castle from British administration to the Provisional Government of Ireland occurred on January 15, 1922. This symbolic transfer of power marked a pivotal moment in Irish history, signifying the end of centuries of British rule and the establishment of an independent Irish state. Michael Collins, a key figure in the Irish independence movement, led the Irish delegation in accepting the surrender of British authority, cementing a crucial step towards the formation of the Irish Free State.