Bunreacht na hÉireann (Irish Constitution) adopted; state renamed Éire/Ireland
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The Adoption of Bunreacht na hÉireann
In 1937, Ireland took a significant step towards sovereignty with the adoption of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the Irish Constitution. This document, written in both Irish and English, replaced the 1922 Constitution of the Irish Free State and established Ireland as a sovereign nation, separate from the United Kingdom.
The Constitution was approved by a narrow majority in a national plebiscite and came into effect on December 29, 1937. It renamed the state as Éire, or Ireland in English, and defined the roles and powers of the President, the Parliament (Oireachtas), and the Judiciary.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1922 | Constitution of the Irish Free State adopted |
| 1937 | Bunreacht na hÉireann adopted |
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