History

Ellis Dillon, novelist and childrens writer, is born in Galway
Ellis Dillon, novelist and childrens writer, is born in Galway Eilís Dillon FRSL (7 March 1920 – 19 July 1994) was an Irish author of 50 books. Her work has been translated into 14 languages. …

Tomás MacCurtain is elected Lord Mayor of Cork for Sinn Féin
Tomás MacCurtain is elected Lord Mayor of Cork for Sinn Féin Tomás Mac Curtain (20 March 1884 – 20 March 1920) was an Irish Sinn Féin politician who served as the Lord Mayor of Cork until he was assassinated by the Royal Irish Constabulary. He was elected in January 1920. …

Percy French gives his last concert in Glasgow
Percy French gives his last concert in Glasgow Percy French, the renowned Irish songwriter, entertainer, and humorist, passed away just 8 days after his last concert in Glasgow, Scotland, on January 24, 1920 in Liverpool. …

Percy French, writer of many popular Irish songs, dies
Percy French, writer of many popular Irish songs, dies …

IRA attacks Drombrane barracks, Co. Tipperary
IRA attacks Drombrane barracks, Co. Tipperary The attack on Drombane Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) barracks in County Tipperary was one of many incidents that took place during the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921). The attack occurred on January 21, 1920, as part of the broader campaign by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) against British forces and RIC barracks in Ireland. …

Sinn Féin takes control of most borough and urban councils in local elections
Sinn Féin takes control of most borough and urban councils in local elections In 1920, Sinn Féin, the Irish republican political party, gained significant political influence and took control in various parts of Ireland. This was a pivotal year in the struggle for Irish independence from British rule. Here are some key events and developments in 1920 related to Sinn Féin’s rise to prominence: …

Recruitment begins for the Black and Tans
Recruitment begins for the Black and Tans Recruitment for the Black and Tans began in January of 1920 during the Irish War of Independence. The Black and Tans were a paramilitary police force composed primarily of British World War I veterans who were sent to Ireland to assist the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) in suppressing the Irish Republican movement. The name “Black and Tans” was derived from the mixed colors of their uniforms, which consisted of black police tunics and khaki army trousers. …

Birth of Máire Drumm, Irish Republican, in Newry, Co. Armagh
Birth of Máire Drumm, Irish Republican, in Newry, Co. Armagh Máire Drumm (22 October 1919 – 28 October 1976) was the vice-president of Sinn Féin and a commander in Cumann na mBan. She was killed by Ulster loyalists while recovering from an eye operation in Belfast’s Mater Hospital. …

The first edition of the Irish Bulletin is published
The first edition of the Irish Bulletin is published The Irish Bulletin was a daily newspaper produced by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during the Irish War of Independence. It served as the official news organ of the Irish Republic, which was declared in 1919. The first edition of the Irish Bulletin was published on November 11, 1919. The Bulletin appeared in weekly editions from 11 November 1919 to 11 July 1921. …

A cabinet committee is appointed to consider Irish self government
A cabinet committee is appointed to consider Irish self government …