History

Gobnaitt NiBhruadair (Albinia Broderick), Irish republican activist, dies
Gobnaitt NiBhruadair (Albinia Broderick), Irish republican activist, dies Gobnait Nic Bhruadair, also known as Albinia Broderick, was a significant Irish republican activist and a prominent member of Cumann na mBan, a women’s paramilitary organization that played a role in the Irish struggle for independence. She was born in 1897 and dedicated her life to the republican cause. …

Eibhin Nic Choill, prominent Irish Celtic scholar and linguist, died
Eibhin Nic Choill, prominent Irish Celtic scholar and linguist, died Eibhin Nic Choill, also known as Eleanor Knott, was a prominent Irish Celtic scholar and linguist. …

Birth of John McGahern, known primarily for his novel, The Dark
Birth of John McGahern, known primarily for his novel, The Dark John McGahern, the acclaimed Irish writer, was born on November 12, 1934, in Knockanroe, County Leitrim, Ireland. …

Liner Queen Mary launched at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank
Liner Queen Mary launched at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank …

Joseph Devlin, Irish nationalist, dies
Joseph Devlin, Irish nationalist, dies Joseph Devlin, a prominent Irish nationalist and politician, passed away on January 18, 1934. He was a key figure in Irish politics during the early 20th century, known for his leadership and advocacy for Irish self-governance and Home Rule. …

Eamon Campbell of the Dubliners, born
Eamon Campbell of the Dubliners, born Eamonn Campbell (29 November 1946 – 18 October 2017) was an Irish musician who was a member of The Dubliners from 1987 until his death. …

Founding of Fine Gael Party
Founding of Fine Gael Party …

Cummann na nGaedheal, the Centre Party, and the National Guard, once known as the Blueshirts, join forces to form Fine Gael
Cummann na nGaedheal, the Centre Party, and the National Guard, once known as the Blueshirts, join forces to form Fine Gael …

The National Guard is banned
The National Guard is banned …

Anti-Fianna Fáil Army Comrades Association goes Fascist
Anti-Fianna Fáil Army Comrades Association goes Fascist In January 1933, the Fianna Fáil government called a surprise election, which the government won comfortably. The election campaign saw a serious escalation of rioting between Irish Republican Army (IRA) and Army Comrades Association (ACA) supporters. …