History

Birth of actor Richard Todd - in Dublin. In 1950, he wins a Golden Globe Award (“Most Promising Newcomer”) for his performance in the film “The Hasty Heart” (1949). The film also earns him an Academy Award Nomination for “Best Actor”
Birth of actor Richard Todd - in Dublin. In 1950, he wins a Golden Globe Award (“Most Promising Newcomer”) for his performance in the film “The Hasty Heart” (1949). The film also earns him an Academy Award Nomination for “Best Actor” …

The Local Government Act provides for proportional representation at local authority elections
The Local Government Act provides for proportional representation at local authority elections …

Eamon DeValera begins his tour of the USA to raise money and support for the IRAs war against England
Eamon DeValera begins his tour of the USA to raise money and support for the IRAs war against England …

Dan Breen and Seán Treacy rescue their comrade Seán Hogan from a Dublin, Cork train at Knocklong, Co. Limerick
Dan Breen and Seán Treacy rescue their comrade Seán Hogan from a Dublin, Cork train at Knocklong, Co. Limerick …

Limerick Soviet commences general strike in protest against English militarism in Ireland
Limerick Soviet commences general strike in protest against English militarism in Ireland …

DeValera is elected president of the first Dáil Éireann
DeValera is elected president of the first Dáil Éireann Éamon de Valera; first registered as George de Valero; changed some time before 1901 to Edward de Valera; 14 October 1882 – 29 August 1975) was an Irish statesman and political leader. He served several terms as head of government and head of state and had a leading role in introducing the 1937 Constitution of Ireland. …

Harry Boland and Michael Collins engineer Eamon de Valeras escape from Lincoln Jail in England
Harry Boland and Michael Collins engineer Eamon de Valeras escape from Lincoln Jail in England Harry Boland and Michael Collins played crucial roles in the escape of Éamon de Valera from Lincoln Jail in England on February 3, 1919. This daring escape is one of the most famous episodes in the struggle for Irish independence. …

Tanks and army patrol the streets of Glasgow after Bloody Friday
Tanks and army patrol the streets of Glasgow after Bloody Friday The Battle of George Square was a violent confrontation in Glasgow, Scotland between City of Glasgow Police and striking workers, centred around George Square. The “battle”, also known as “Bloody Friday” or “Black Friday”, took place on Friday 31 January 1919, shortly after the end of the First World War. During the riot, the Sheriff of Lanarkshire called for military aid, and government troops, supported by six tanks, were moved to key points in the city. The strike leaders were arrested for inciting the riot. Although it is often stated that there were no ……

Irish War of Independence begins with raid at Soloheadbeg, Tipperary
Irish War of Independence begins with raid at Soloheadbeg, Tipperary The Soloheadbeg ambush took place on 21 January 1919, when members of the Irish Volunteers (or Irish Republican Army [IRA]) ambushed Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) officers who were escorting a consignment of gelignite explosives at Soloheadbeg, County Tipperary. …

Dáil Éireann, meets for the very first time in Dublin
Dáil Éireann, meets for the very first time in Dublin The First Dáil Éireann, a gathering of elected representatives of Sinn Féin, took place in Dublin’s Mansion House on January 21, 1919, which coincided with the Soloheadbeg ambush. …