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Jeremiah McCarthy Awarded Medal of Honor

Posted in Historical Facts on Feb 21st, 2014

Marine Captain Jeremiah McCarthy was awarded a Medal of Honor on Feb 21, 1945 for leading his men on Iwo Jima.

Edward “Butch” O’Hare Awarded Medal of Honor

Posted in Historical Facts on Feb 20th, 2014

Feb.20, 1942, Edward ‘Butch’ O’Hare for whom O’Hare airport in Chicago is named was the first Navy ace to be awarded the Medal of Honor. He was credited with downing five Japanese bombers in one day. His father was an attorney for the Capone family and testified against Al Capone. He was later murdered.

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January 23 In Irish History

Posted in Historical Facts on Jan 23rd, 2014

Jan 23, 1898 -the founding of the United Ireland League, a national political party whose motto was ‘The Land for the People.’ It was founded by Wm. O’Brien from Co Mayo.

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January 21 In Irish History

Posted in Historical Facts on Jan 21st, 2014

Jan 21. 1919- Beginning of the Irish War of Independence when the Tipperary Brigade ambushed an RUC patrol in response to killings, burnings and looting by the Black and Tans.

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First Irishman to Win Nobel and Lenin Peace Prizes

Posted in Historical Facts on Jan 20th, 2014

Sean MacBride was the first Irishman to win the Nobel and Lenin Peace Prizes. He was the son of Maude Gonne and John MacBride who was executed after the Easter Rising.

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Big Winds in Ireland

Posted in Historical Facts on Jan 6th, 2014

Jan 6th, 1839 was the night of the “Big Wind” when a hurricane slammed into Ireland, destroying every second home, leaving thousands homeless (mostly the poor) and hundreds dead. This past Dec 26 saw another ‘Big Wind’ hit with winds gusting to 120 miles/hour and lasting 18 hours.

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January 4 in Irish History

Posted in Historical Facts on Jan 4th, 2014

Jan 4, 1969 People’s Democracy marchers going from Belfast to Derry were set upon by loyalists at Burntollet Bridge in Claudy, Co Derry. Hundreds were injured.

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Great Britain and Ireland United

Posted in Historical Facts on Jan 3rd, 2014

Jan 1, 1801-Great Britain and Ireland were united by law under the “Act of Union.”

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This Day in Irish History

Posted in Historical Facts on Dec 31st, 2013

Dec. 31, 1602- Donall Cam O’Sullivan of Beare, Co Cork, set out on his 200 mile journey from Glengariff to Ulster, seeking revenge in Ulster for the defeat of the Irish at Kinsale. He set out with 1,000 followers (400 fighters and 600 women, children and elderly). Fifteen days later, he found sanctuary at Leitrim […]

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