May 25, 1315Edward Bruce, Brother of Robert Bruce, Having Been Invited by Some Gaelic Chiefs, Leads an Expedition to Ireland With the Aim of Conquering It
May 25, 1705May Eustace Sherlock, Gentleman, Petitions the Commons for Relief From the Great Oppressions He Lies Under
May 25, 1745Lord John Allen (3rd Viscount Allen), Former MP for Carysfort, Dies of a Fever Caused From Cuts to His Fingers Inflicted by the Sword of a Dragoon
May 25, 1842Birth on Valentia Island, Co. Kerry, of Helen Blackburn, Early Leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of Women
May 25, 1921The Dublin Brigade of the IRA Attacks and Sets Fire to the Customs House; 120 of Its Men Are Captured and 11 Are Killed