Today in Irish History
21 July
1928
Birth of John B. Keane, author.
Birth of John B. Keane, author.
1972
On what became known as "Bloody Friday", the Provisional IRA carried out a series of 22 bomb explosions around Belfast, killing 9 and seriously injuring 130.
On what became known as "Bloody Friday", the Provisional IRA carried out a series of 22 bomb explosions around Belfast, killing 9 and seriously injuring 130.
1976
Christopher Ewart-Biggs, British ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, was assassinated by the Provisional IRA.
Christopher Ewart-Biggs, British ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, was assassinated by the Provisional IRA.
More Irish History
23/7/1830
Birth of John O'Leary, poet and Fenian.
Birth of John O'Leary, poet and Fenian.
24/7/1878
Birth of Lord Dunsany, author.
Birth of Lord Dunsany, author.
25/7/1809
Birth of John O'Donovan, scholar.
Birth of John O'Donovan, scholar.