Today in Irish History
22 May
1932
Death of Lady Augusta Gregory.
Death of Lady Augusta Gregory.
1936
Aer Lingus was registered as an airline.
Aer Lingus was registered as an airline.
1943
Birth of Betty Williams, political activist and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Birth of Betty Williams, political activist and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
1946
Birth of George Best, soccer player.
Birth of George Best, soccer player.
1971
Members of the Irish Women's Liberation Movement defy the law by importing contraceptives at Connolly Railway Station, Dublin.
Members of the Irish Women's Liberation Movement defy the law by importing contraceptives at Connolly Railway Station, Dublin.
1972
Death of Cecil Day Lewis, actor.
Death of Cecil Day Lewis, actor.
1977
Birth of Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, football and hurling star.
Birth of Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, football and hurling star.
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23/5/1955
Birth of Luka Bloom, singer.
Birth of Luka Bloom, singer.
23/5/1957
Birth of Jimmy McShane, musician.
Birth of Jimmy McShane, musician.
24/5/1923
Birth of Siobhán McKenna, actor.
Birth of Siobhán McKenna, actor.
24/5/1928
Birth of William Trevor, author.
Birth of William Trevor, author.
25/5/1976
Birth of Cillian Murhpy, actor.
Birth of Cillian Murhpy, actor.