On January 16, 1922, Dublin Castle, the historic seat of British rule in Ireland, was formally handed over to the Provisional Government of Ireland, led by Michael Collins. This momentous event symbolized the end of centuries of British administration and the dawn of a new era for the Irish nation following the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The ceremony, though brief, marked a pivotal transition of power, as Collins and his colleagues took possession of the castle, signifying the establishment of an independent Irish government. This transfer was a crucial step towards the formation of the Irish Free State.
