Large Supply of Guns From Germany Are Landed at Larne for the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
April 24, 1913
The Larne gun-running was a major gun smuggling operation organised in April 1914 in Ireland by Major Frederick H. …
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Flyweight Boxing Champion Benny Lynch Born.
April 12, 1913
Flyweight boxing champion Benny Lynch born. This April 12, 1913 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
Birth in Dublin of Actor Niall MacGinnis
March 29, 1913
Patrick Niall MacGinnis (29 March 1913 – 6 January 1977) was an Irish actor who made around 80 screen appearances. …
The Ulster Volunteer Force Is Founded by the Unionist Council
January 31, 1913
The Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) was founded in 1913, playing a significant role in the political and military history …
Cardinal William Conway, Primate of All Ireland From 1963-1977, Is Born
January 22, 1913
William John Cardinal Conway (22 January 1913 – 17 April 1977) was an Irish cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who …
The Irish Transport and General Workers Union Strike Ends
January 18, 1913
The Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union (ITGWU) strike, also known as the Dublin Lockout, was a major labor …
Home Rule Bill Passes in the House of Commons
January 16, 1913
The Home Rule bill, also known as the Government of Ireland Bill 1912, but passed in the House of Commons in 1913. The …
Donagh MacDonagh, Son of Thomas MacDonagh, Born in Dublin
November 22, 1912
Donagh MacDonagh (22 November 1912 – 1 January 1968) was an Irish writer, judge, presenter, broadcaster, and playwright. …
Edward Carson, Leader of Ulster Unionists, Stages Signing of Southern League and Covenant Against Irish Home Rule
September 28, 1912
Edward Carson, leader of Ulster Unionists, stages signing of Southern League and Covenant against Irish Home Rule. This …
In a Speech at Dundee, Winston Churchill Announces His Support of a Policy of Devolution for Ireland, Scotland and Wales
September 13, 1912
In a speech at Dundee, Winston Churchill announces his support of a policy of devolution for Ireland, Scotland and …
In a Speech at Dundee, Winston Churchill Announces His Support of a Policy of Devolution for Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
September 13, 1912
In a speech at Dundee, Winston Churchill announces his support of a policy of devolution for Ireland, Scotland and …
Birth of Irish American Actor Gene Kelly
August 22, 1912
Birth of Irish American actor Gene Kelly. This August 22, 1912 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …