1920
Birth of Oliver J. Flanagan, Fine Gael politician
Ireland
Birth of Oliver J. Flanagan, Fine Gael politician. This May 22, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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Ireland
1920
James Plunkett, pseudonym of James Plunkett Kelly; novelist, is born in Dublin
Ireland
James Plunkett, pseudonym of James Plunkett Kelly; novelist, is born in Dublin. This May 21, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1920
Soviets are proclaimed in 13 Co. Limerick creameries, including Knocklong
Ireland
Soviets are proclaimed in 13 Co. Limerick creameries, including Knocklong. This May 16, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1920
Liam Cosgrave, Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach, is born
Ireland
Liam Cosgrave (13 April 1920 – 4 October 2017) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 1973 to 1977, Leader of Fine Gael from 1965 to 1977, Leader of the …
1920
British parliament accepts Irish Home Rule-law
Ireland
The Home Rule movement was a movement that campaigned for self-government (or “home rule”) for Ireland within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It was …
1920
Jack White, journalist and author, is born in Cork
Ireland
White, William John (‘Jack’) (1920–80), broadcaster, editor, journalist, and novelist, was born 30 March 1920 in Cork, second child of William Luke White, accountant, and Mary …
1920
Tomás MacCurtain, Lord Mayor of Cork for Sinn Féin and inventor of the famous Flying Column, is killed by Black & Tans
Ireland
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. …
1920
Ellis Dillon, novelist and childrens writer, is born in Galway
Ireland
Eilís Dillon FRSL (7 March 1920 – 19 July 1994) was an Irish author of 50 books. Her work has been translated into 14 languages. Dillon was the third of five children of Professor …
1920
Tomás MacCurtain is elected Lord Mayor of Cork for Sinn Féin
Ireland
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. …
1920
Percy French, writer of many popular Irish songs, dies
Ireland
Percy French, writer of many popular Irish songs, dies. This January 24, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1920
IRA attacks Drombrane barracks, Co. Tipperary
Ireland
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 …
1920
Sinn Féin takes control of most borough and urban councils in local elections
Ireland
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 …