Michael Collins Takes Over Control of Dublin Castle

On January 16, 1922, Michael Collins, on behalf of the new Irish Free State, took over control of Dublin Castle from the British authorities. This event marked a significant milestone in the history of Ireland and the transition from British rule to Irish self-governance.

Dublin Castle had been the center of British administration in Ireland for centuries, and its transfer to Irish control was a symbolic and historic moment. It signified the end of British rule and the beginning of the Irish Free State as a self-governing entity. Michael Collins played a pivotal role in these events, and he became one of the key figures in the early years of the Irish Free State before his tragic assassination later that year.