Events for August 24

James Napper Tandy, Irish patriot, dies in exile in France.

August 24, 1803

James Napper Tandy, Irish patriot, dies in exile in France.

James Napper Tandy (1740 - August 24, 1803), was an Irish rebel leader, during the struggle for home rule.

King John sails from Dublin for England. He had landed at Waterford in June and campaigned in Leinster; after a short siege, he captures Carrickfergus, where the de Lacys have made a stand. On 28 July he captures William de Braose and confiscates his land

August 24, 1210

King John sails from Dublin for England. He had landed at Waterford in June and campaigned in Leinster; after a short siege, he captures Carrickfergus, where the de Lacys have made a stand. On 28 July he captures William de Braose and confiscates his land

Birth in Dublin of William La Touche, founder of the Bank of Ireland

August 24, 1747

Birth in Dublin of William La Touche, founder of the Bank of Ireland

Generals Cornwallis and Lake leave Dublin. Lake travels fast by road with a small force. Cornwallis travels with the main force down the Grand Canal

August 24, 1798

Generals Cornwallis and Lake leave Dublin. Lake travels fast by road with a small force. Cornwallis travels with the main force down the Grand Canal