1942 in Ireland
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See also: 1941 in Ireland, other events of 1942, 1943 in Ireland and the list of 'years in Ireland'.
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Events
- March 3 - Due to the The Emergency the rationing of gas is introduced.
- March 5 - It is announced that Ireland is to have a new Central Bank replacing the old Currency Commission.
- June 2 - Speed levels are restricted to prevent wear of tyres on cars, motorcycles and buses.
- August 11 - Irish Rose rescues survivors from Wawaloam (American), in Atlantic, 7 saved.
- August 13 - Irish Pine rescues survivors from Richmond Castle (British), in Atlantic, 19 saved.
- August 26 - Irish Willow rescues survivors from Empire Breeze (British), in Atlantic, 47 saved.
- September 17 - Irish Larch rescues survivors from Stone Street ( Panamanian), in Atlantic, 40 saved.
- November 15 - Irish Pine torpedoed and sunk by U-608, in North Atlantic, 33 died.
- December 22 - There are reports of a split in the Irish Labour Party due to the selection of candidates for the forthcoming general election.
