British Parliament Accepts Irish Home Rule-Law
March 31, 1920
The Home Rule movement was a movement that campaigned for self-government (or “home rule”) for Ireland …
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Jack White, Journalist and Author, Is Born in Cork
March 30, 1920
White, William John (‘Jack’) (1920–80), broadcaster, editor, journalist, and novelist, was born 30 March 1920 in Cork, …
Tomás MacCurtain, Lord Mayor of Cork for Sinn Féin and Inventor of the Famous Flying Column, Is Killed by Black & Tans
March 20, 1920
Tomás Mac Curtain (20 March 1884 – 20 March 1920) was an Irish Sinn Féin politician who served as the Lord Mayor of Cork …
Ellis Dillon, Novelist and Childrens Writer, Is Born in Galway
March 7, 1920
Eilís Dillon FRSL (7 March 1920 – 19 July 1994) was an Irish author of 50 books. Her work has been translated into 14 …
Tomás MacCurtain Is Elected Lord Mayor of Cork for Sinn Féin
January 30, 1920
Tomás Mac Curtain (20 March 1884 – 20 March 1920) was an Irish Sinn Féin politician who served as the Lord Mayor of Cork …
Percy French, Writer of Many Popular Irish Songs, Dies
January 24, 1920
Percy French, writer of many popular Irish songs, dies. This January 24, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Percy French Gives His Last Concert in Glasgow
January 24, 1920
Percy French, the renowned Irish songwriter, entertainer, and humorist, passed away just 8 days after his last concert …
IRA Attacks Drombrane Barracks, Co. Tipperary
January 20, 1920
The attack on Drombane Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) barracks in County Tipperary was one of many incidents that took …
Sinn Féin Takes Control of Most Borough and Urban Councils in Local Elections
January 15, 1920
In 1920, Sinn Féin, the Irish republican political party, gained significant political influence and took control in …
Recruitment Begins for the Black and Tans
January 2, 1920
Recruitment for the Black and Tans began in January of 1920 during the Irish War of Independence. The Black and Tans …
Birth of Máire Drumm, Irish Republican, in Newry, Co. Armagh
November 22, 1919
Máire Drumm (22 October 1919 – 28 October 1976) was the vice-president of Sinn Féin and a commander in Cumann na mBan. …
The First Edition of the Irish Bulletin Is Published
November 11, 1919
The Irish Bulletin was a daily newspaper produced by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during the Irish War of …