Events during the year 1932 in Northern Ireland.

Incumbents Governor - The Duke of Abercorn Prime Minister - James Craig

Events 21 May – Amelia Earhart lands near Culmore, having become the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic. 5 July – The Chapel of the Holy Spirit in St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast is dedicated. 3–14 October – Belfast Outdoor Relief Strike, uniting Catholic and Protestant working class communities. 16 November – Edward, Prince of Wales travels to Belfast for the first time to open the new Parliament buildings. 22 November – The new Northern Ireland Parliament Buildings at Stormont are officially opened.

Sport Football Irish League Winners: Linfield

Irish Cup Winners: Glentoran 2 – 1 Linfield

Births 31 January – Ottilie Patterson, singer, "the godmother of British blues" (died 2011 in Scotland). 21 March – Allen McClay, businessman and philanthropist (died 2010). 1 July – Stratton Mills, Ulster Unionist Party and Alliance Party MP. July – Basil Blackshaw, painter. 27 October – Harry Gregg, international football goalkeeper and manager (died 2020). 3 November – John McNally, boxer. 4 November – Tommy Makem, folk musician, artist, poet and storyteller (died 2007). 12 November – Joe Hendron, SDLP MP. December – Declan Mulholland, actor (died 1999).

Deaths

See also 1932 in Scotland 1932 in Wales

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