Irish History on the Day that's in it
Sunday, 31 August 2014
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31 August 1994: The IRA announced a complete cessation of military activities on this day as their long awaited ‘Ceasefire’ came into ef...
Saturday, 30 August 2014
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30 August 1855: The Death of Feargus O’Connor, Chartist Leader on this day. He was the son of Roger O'Connor, a United Irishman. ...
Friday, 29 August 2014
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29 August 1975: Éamon de Valera died in Linden Convalescent Home, Blackrock County Dublin on aged 92 on this day. His wife Sinéad had d...
Thursday, 28 August 2014
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28 August 1814: Sheridan Le Fanu was born in Dublin on this day. His family name has French Huguenot roots. He was the author of many sem...
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
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27 August 1979: Lord Mountbatten was assassinated by the IRA on this day. He was blown up while sailing in his yacht at Mullaghmore, whil...
Tuesday, 26 August 2014
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26 August 1913 The Great Strike and Lockout of 1913 in Dublin began on this day It was a clash between the forces of Capital and Labo...
Monday, 25 August 2014
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25 August 1580: The Battle of Glenmalure/ Cath Ghleann Molúra was fought on this day. Lord Deputy Arthur Grey de Wilton led an English a...
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