History

Mary Clarke, a Maryknoll Nun and martyr, born
Mary Clarke, a Maryknoll Nun and martyr, born Mary Clarke, also known as Sister Mary Angelus, was an American Maryknoll missionary and is recognized as a martyr. She was born in New York City in 1931 and dedicated her life to religious service. Sister Mary Angelus was known for her commitment to serving others and her selfless devotion to her faith. …

P.J. Kavanagh, born
P.J. Kavanagh, born Philip James Kavanagh, known as P.J. Kavanagh, was born on January 06, 1931. He was an English poet, novelist, and broadcaster. Kavanagh’s works include poetry, prose, and memoirs, and he had a notable career as a writer and literary figure. …

Statute of Westminster
Statute of Westminster The Statute of Westminster is a piece of legislation that was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom in 1931. The statute is significant in the constitutional history of the British Empire and the evolution of the Commonwealth. Its key provisions granted legislative independence to the dominions within the British Empire, allowing them greater control over their own laws. …

Mary G. Harris Jones, known as Mother Jones, died
Mary G. Harris Jones, known as Mother Jones, died Mary Harris Jones, better known as Mother Jones, was a prominent Irish born, American labor and community organizer, former schoolteacher, as well as a prominent union leader. She played a significant role in the labor movement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. …

Irish Hospitals' Sweepstake
Irish Hospitals' Sweepstake The Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstake was a lottery established in the Irish Free State in 1930 as the Irish Free State Hospitals’ Sweepstake to finance hospitals. It is generally referred to as the Irish Sweepstake or Irish Sweepstakes, frequently abbreviated to Irish Sweep or Irish Sweeps. …

Michael Collins, an Irish American, born in Rome
Michael Collins, an Irish American, born in Rome …

Richard Harris, born
Richard Harris, born Richard St. John Harris (born October 01, 1930 – died October 25, 2002) was an Irish actor, singer, and songwriter who had a successful career in film, theater, and music. He is remembered for his versatile acting roles and his contributions to the entertainment industry. …

Actor Richard Harris is born in Limerick
Actor Richard Harris is born in Limerick …

George Bernard Shaw refuses a peerage
George Bernard Shaw refuses a peerage …

Saor Éire, a republican-socialist party, is founded by Peadar ODonnell, Seán MacBride and other IRA members; it, the IRA and ten other organizations are declared illegal in the Free State on 23 October, and the Catholic Church excommunicates members of a
Saor Éire, a republican-socialist party, is founded by Peadar ODonnell, Seán MacBride and other IRA members; it, the IRA and ten other organizations are declared illegal in the Free State on 23 October, and the Catholic Church excommunicates members of a …