Death of Actor James O’Neill, in Kilkenny.
August 10, 1920
James O’Neill, a well-known Irish-American actor, passed away on August 10, 1920, in New London, Connecticut, USA, …
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The Dáil Orders the Boycotting of Belfast Unionist Firms
August 6, 1920
In response to the expulsions of Catholic workers and the violence in Belfast and other northern towns, northern Sinn …
Twelve People Die in Belfast Riots
July 21, 1920
Sectarian violence continues in Derry-Londonderry Catholics are forced out of Dromore, Co. Down following the funeral of …
Dáil Éireann Issues a Resolution Endeavoring to Stem Land-Grabbing
June 29, 1920
In response to growing Anglo-Irish anxiety over their place in a future independent Ireland, Dáil Éireann issues a …
On Hearing of British Atrocities in Ireland, Soldiers of the Connaught Rangers Mutiny in Protest
June 28, 1920
On hearing of British atrocities in Ireland, soldiers of the Connaught Rangers mutiny in protest; three are shot dead; a …
Cornelius Ryan, War Correspondent and Author of the Longest Day, the Last Battle and a Bridge Too Far, Is Born in Dublin
June 5, 1920
Cornelius Ryan, war correspondent and author of The Longest Day, The Last Battle and A Bridge Too Far, is born in …
Michael OHehir, Sports Commentator, Is Born in Dublin
June 2, 1920
Michael OHehir, sports commentator, is born in Dublin. This June 2, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Oliver Plunkett Is Beatified by Pope Benedict XV
May 23, 1920
Oliver Plunkett is beatified by Pope Benedict XV. This May 23, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
Birth of Oliver J. Flanagan, Fine Gael Politician
May 22, 1920
Birth of Oliver J. Flanagan, Fine Gael politician. This May 22, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
James Plunkett, Pseudonym of James Plunkett Kelly; Novelist, Is Born in Dublin
May 21, 1920
James Plunkett, pseudonym of James Plunkett Kelly; novelist, is born in Dublin. This May 21, 1920 entry records a moment …
Soviets Are Proclaimed in 13 Co. Limerick Creameries, Including Knocklong
May 16, 1920
Soviets are proclaimed in 13 Co. Limerick creameries, including Knocklong. This May 16, 1920 entry records a moment in …
Liam Cosgrave, Fine Gael Leader and Taoiseach, Is Born
April 13, 1920
Liam Cosgrave (13 April 1920 – 4 October 2017) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 1973 to …