Contents 1 Events 2 Arts and literature 3 Sports 4 Births 4.1 January to June 4.2 July to December 4.3 Full date unknown 5 Deaths 5.1 Full date unknown

Events

• January 22 - Taoiseach, Jack Lynch, and Minister for External Affairs, Patrick Hillery, sign the Treaty of Accession to the European Communities. Events April 3 - the Eurovision Song Contest is held in Dublin. Events January - March January 10 - Huge anti- Apartheid demonstrations take place as Ireland play South Africa Events January 1 - The People's Democracy Civil rights march leaves Belfast for Derry. Events January 8 - An Taoiseach Jack Lynch and Northern Ireland Prime Minister Terence O'Neill meet for talks in Events 9 January - Demonstrations by the National Farmers' Association cause major chaos as farm machinery blocks many roads Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Events January 1 - Ireland joins the European Community along with Britain and Denmark. Events January 2 - The Northern Ireland Executive enjoys its first day in office Events January 7 - Sinéad Bean de Valera dies in Dublin aged 96 Events January 5 - Former Taoiseach, John A Costello, dies in Dublin aged 84 Events February 21 - A crater on the planet Mercury is named after the Irish poet W Events January 30 - Bloody Sunday: Thirteen unarmed civilians are shot dead in Derry as British paratroopers open fire on a banned Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This is a list of years in Ireland. See also the Timeline of Irish history. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. The Taoiseach (ˈtiːʃəx in English t̪ˠiːʃʲəx (plural Taoisigh ( or) in Irish) also referred to as An Taoiseach ( t̪ˠiːʃʲəx is the the John Mary "Jack" Lynch ( Irish: Seán Ó Loinsigh; 15 August 1917 &ndash 20 October 1999 was the fourth Taoiseach of Ireland, The Minister for Foreign Affairs (Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha is the senior minister at the Department of Foreign Affairs in the Government of Ireland. Patrick John "Paddy" Hillery (Pádraig Seán Ó hIrighile 2 May 1923 &ndash 12 April 2008 was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and the sixth President of Ireland
• January 30 - Bloody Sunday: 13 unarmed civilians are shot dead in Derry as British soldiers open fire on a banned civil rights march. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Bloody Sunday (Domhnach na Fola is the term used to describe an incident in Derry, Northern Ireland, on 30 January 1972 in which 26 The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces.
• January 31 - Taoiseach Jack Lynch announces a national day of mourning following the events in Derry the previous day. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes The Taoiseach (ˈtiːʃəx in English t̪ˠiːʃʲəx (plural Taoisigh ( or) in Irish) also referred to as An Taoiseach ( t̪ˠiːʃʲəx is the the John Mary "Jack" Lynch ( Irish: Seán Ó Loinsigh; 15 August 1917 &ndash 20 October 1999 was the fourth Taoiseach of Ireland,
• February 1 - Rioting takes place in Dublin. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. The British Embassy is burned in Merrion Square. The United Kingdom has a large network of diplomatic missions around the world
• February 9 - A day of disruption takes place in Northern Ireland as people take to the streets in protest. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of
• February 10 - The IRA announces a ceasefire. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead The Irish Republican Army ( IRA) (Óglaigh na hÉireann was a military organisation descended from the Irish Volunteers, established 25 November 1913 and who
• February 12 - William Craig launches the Ulster Vanguard Movement in Lisburn. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the William Craig may refer to William Craig (politician Right Honourable (William (Bill Craig (1924&ndash Northern Ireland politician William
• February 19 - The National Anti-EEC Committee organises a march along O'Connell Street. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum
• February 26 - Crowds turn out to see Pelé and his club, Santos, play at Dalymount Park. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Dalymount Park is a football Stadium situated in north Dublin.
• April 2 - Raidió na Gaeltachta goes on the air. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta n̪ˠə ˈɡeːɫ̪t̪ˠəxt̪ˠə ( RnaG; Irish for Radio of the Gaeltacht) is the Irish-language Radio
• April 17 - The government launches its European Economic Community referendum campaign. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. The European Community (EC is one of the Three pillars of the European Union (EU created under the Maastricht Treaty (1992
• May 5 - RTC, Carlow becomes the first Regional Technical College to install a computer - the computer is to be used for business and engineering courses and uses the Fortran and RPG languages and cost £10,000. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Institute of Technology Carlow ( ITC) originally Regional Technical College Carlow, is one of the original Regional Technical Colleges it is located A Regional Technical College ( RTC) is a type of College in Ireland now replaced by an Institute of Technology ( IT) A computer is a Machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions. A business (also called firm or an enterprise) is a legally recognized organizational entity designed to provide goods and/or services to Engineering is the Discipline and Profession of applying technical and scientific Knowledge and Fortran (previously FORTRAN) is a general-purpose, procedural, imperative Programming language that is especially suited to RPG is a Programming language for business applications Originally an initialism for Report Program Generator, it officially no longer stands for anything The Irish pound ( English) or punt Éireannach ( Irish) was the Currency of Ireland until 2002
• May 10 - In the referendum on Ireland's membership of the EEC the poll is almost five to one in favour. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England.
• June 13 - An Garda Síochána celebrates its 50th anniversary. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for ga '''''Garda Síochána na hÉireann''''' (ˈgaːrdə ʃiːˈxaːnə nə ˈheːɾʲən Irish for "Peace Guard of Ireland" often rendered
• July 6 - Dmitri Shostakovich is presented with an honorary DMus degree at a ceremony in Trinity College Dublin. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich ( Russian: ru Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович ( &ndash 9 August 1975 was a Russian Composer Trinity College Dublin ( TCD; Irish Coláiste na Tríonóide Baile Átha Cliath; Latin: Collegium Sacrosanctae et Individuae Trinitatis Reginae
• July 12 - Over 2,000 refugees from Northern Ireland spend the marching season south of the border. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Orange Walks are a series of parades held annually by members of the Orange Order during the summer in Northern Ireland, to a lesser extent in Scotland
• July 21 - Bloody Friday: 9 people die and over 100 are injured in a series of IRA explosions in Belfast city centre. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann ( IRA; also referred to as the PIRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland.
• July 31 - Operation Motorman: British troops invade no-go areas in Belfast, Derry and Newry. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. Newry ( short form An tIúr, "The Yew" is the fourth largest city in Northern Ireland and eighth on the island of Ireland.
• August 20 - Commemorations are held at Béal na mBláth, County Cork, to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Michael Collins. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine County Cork (Contae Chorcaí is the most southerly and the largest of the modern counties of Ireland. Michael John ("Mick" Collins (Mícheál Seán Ó Coileáin 16 October 1890 &ndash 22 August 1922 was an Irish revolutionary leader, Minister for
• December 13 - President Éamon de Valera signs documents covering Ireland's entry into the EEC. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Éamon de Valera (ˈeɪmən dɛvəˈlɛrə (born Edward George de Valera) (14 October 1882 &ndash 29 August 1975 was one of the dominant political figures in 20th century Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe.

Arts and literature

• William Trevor's collection of stories The Ballroom of Romance is published. William Trevor, KBE (born 24 May 1928 is an Irish Short story writer novelist and playwright
• Gilbert O'Sullivan's song Alone Again (Naturally) hits the No 1 spot in the US singles chart. Raymond Edward O'Sullivan (born 1 December 1946, Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland) known professionally as Gilbert O'Sullivan " Alone Again (Naturally " is a Song by the Irish Singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan.

Sports

• Olympics

Mary Peters becomes the first Irish woman to win a gold medal at the olympics

• Snooker

Alex Higgins wins the World Professional Snooker Championship. The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Munich, in what was Dame Mary Peters CBE (born July 6, 1939) is a former British athlete, competing mainly in the Pentathlon and Alexander Gordon Higgins (born 18 March 1949 in Belfast) best known as Alex "Hurricane" Higgins, is a professional Snooker player from

Births

January to June

• 15 January - Mark Carroll, runner. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Mark Carroll (born 15 January 1972 in Cork) is an Irish runner who specialized in the 5000 metres.
• 17 January - John Byrne, cricketer. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca John Edward Byrne (born 17 January 1972 in Dublin) is a former Irish cricketer
• 21 January - Derek McGrath, soccer player. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Derek McGrath (born January 21 1972, Dublin) was an Irish Soccer player during the 1990s
• 27 January - Keith Wood, former International rugby player. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Keith Gerard Mallinson Wood (born 27 January 1972 Killaloe County Clare) and educated at St Munchin's College, Limerick is a former international rugby union
• 28 January - Peter McDonald, actor. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Peter McDonald (born 28 January 1972 in Dublin) is an Irish stage and screen actor
• February - Fergal Ryan, Cork hurler. Overview February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the Fergal Ryan (born February 17 1972 is a former Irish sportsperson who played Hurling with Cork in the 1990s and 2000s For more details of Cork GAA see Cork Senior Football Championship or Cork Senior Hurling Championship.
• 10 April - Ed Byrne, comedian. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Ed Byrne (born 10 April, 1972 in Swords, Dublin) is a Perrier Award -nominated Irish stand up Comedian
• 17 April - Brian Morrisroe, soccer player. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Brian Morrisroe (born 17 April 1972 in Dublin is an Irish footballer currently playing for Sporting Fingal F
• 30 April - Paul Stokes, soccer player. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Paul Stokes (born 30 April 1972 in Dublin) is a former Irish footballer
• 20 May - Sharon Foley, athlete. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Sharon Foley (born 20 May 1972) is an Irish former athlete from Lifford, County Donegal from 1989 to 2003
• 31 May - Karl Geary, actor. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Karl John Geary (born May 31, 1972 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Actor and club owner
• 16 June - Simon Coveney, Fine Gael TD representing Cork South Central and MEP. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Simon Coveney (born 16 June 1972 in Cork) is an Irish politician Fine Gael – The United Ireland Party, shortened to Fine Gael (ˌfina gail meaning Family of the Irish or Tribe of the Irish, is the second largest A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. Cork South Central (Corcaigh Theas Lár is a Constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. A Member of the European Parliament ( English abbreviation MEP) is a member of the European Union 's legislative body the European Parliament.
• 24 June - Brendan Courtney, comedian and television presenter. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Brendan Courtney (born June 24, 1972, Clondalkin, Dublin) is an Irish Comedian and Television Presenter

July to December

• 2 July - Darren Shan, author. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Darren O'Shaughnessy (born July 2, 1972 in London, England) who commonly writes under the pen name Darren Shan, is an Irish
• 11 July - Cormac Battle, radio DJ. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Cormac Battle (born July 11 1972) is the Kerbdog and Wilt front-man and current presenter of Irish national radio station
• 4 August - Joe Delaney, snooker player. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Joe Delaney, (born August 4, 1972, Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish professional Snooker player
• 6 August - Jason O'Mara, actor. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Jason O'Mara (born August 6, 1972) is an Irish actor who most recently co-starred in the American television network ABC's drama In Justice
• 12 August - Mark Kinsella, soccer player and coach. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Mark Kinsella (born 12 August, 1972) is a Irish professional football coach
• 15 August - Mikey Graham, singer. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Michael Christopher Charles Graham (born 15 August 1972, Dublin) is an Irish pop Singer, best known as a member of
• 18 August - Barry Egan, Cork hurler. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Barry Egan (born 18 August, 1972) is a former Irish sportsperson For more details of Cork GAA see Cork Senior Football Championship or Cork Senior Hurling Championship.
• 4 September - Willie Burke, soccer player. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Willie Burke (born 4 September 1972 in Dublin) is a former Irish footballer.
• 8 September - Phil Laak, professional poker player. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Philip "Phil" Laak (pronounced "lock" born September 8 1972 in Dublin, Ireland) is a Professional Poker
• 9 October - John Carthy, shot dead in controversial circumstances by An Garda Síochána after a twenty-five hour siege at his home (d. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. John Carthy (Seán Ó Carthaigh ( 9 October 1972 - 20 April 2000) was a 27-year-old Irish citizen with a Psychiatric illness. ga '''''Garda Síochána na hÉireann''''' (ˈgaːrdə ʃiːˈxaːnə nə ˈheːɾʲən Irish for "Peace Guard of Ireland" often rendered 2000). Events February 3 - John Gilligan 's extradition from the UK to Ireland on drug trafficking and murder charges is completed
• 15 October - Gary Murphy, golfer. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Gary Murphy (born October 15, 1972 in Kilkenny) is an Irish Golfer Career Murphy began golfing at age 11 after
• 1 December - David Higgins, golfer. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican
• 6 December - Seán Sherlock, Labour Party (Ireland) TD for Cork East. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Seán Sherlock (born 6 December 1972 is an Irish Labour Party politician The Labour Party (Páirtí an Lucht Oibre is a Democratic socialist and Social democratic Political party in the Republic of Ireland. A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. Cork East is a Constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas.
• 14 December - Jason Barry, actor. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Jason Barry (born December 14, 1972) is an Irish Actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Tommy Ryan in the 1997 blockbuster
• 15 December - Stuart Townsend, actor. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Stuart Townsend (born on December 15 1972 in Howth, County Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish actor
• 30 December - Paul Keegan, soccer player. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Paul Keegan (born December 30, 1972 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish professional footballer.

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• Julia Bradbury, television presenter. Julia Bradbury (born 1972 in Dublin, Ireland) is an English television presenter currently best known as a presenter (since 2005 of the BBC One
• John Carney, film and television writer and director. John Carney (born 1972 in Dublin) is an Irish film and TV writer/director who specialises in low-budget indie films
• Andy Comerford, former Kilkenny hurler, manager. Andy Comerford (born 1972 in London, England) is an Irish Hurling manager and former player currently embarking on his first season The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association ( Kilkenny GAA) (Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Cill Channaigh is one of the 32 county boards
• Arlene Hunt, novelist. Arlene Hunt (born 1972 in Dublin) is an Irish Novelist Her work has been reviewed in the national media by the Irish Daily Mail and
• Mark Landers, Cork hurler. Mark Landers (born 1972 in Killeagh, County Cork) is a former Irish sportsperson For more details of Cork GAA see Cork Senior Football Championship or Cork Senior Hurling Championship.
• Seánie McMahon, Clare hurler. Seánie McMahon (born 1972 in Ennis, County Clare) is a retired Irish sportsman The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA (Cummann Luthchleas Gael Coiste Contae An Clár or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the
• Kevin Murray, Cork hurler. Kevin Murray (born 1972 is a former Irish sportsperson He played Hurling with his local club Coughduv and with the Cork senior inter-county For more details of Cork GAA see Cork Senior Football Championship or Cork Senior Hurling Championship.
• Joe Quaid, former Limerick hurler. Joe Quaid (born 1972) is a former Irish sportsperson He played senior Hurling with Limerick from 1994 until 2002 and was regarded as The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA (Cummann Luthchleas Gael Coiste Luimneach or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the

Deaths

• 11 January - Padraic Colum, poet, novelist and dramatist (b. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Padraic Colum ( 8 December, 1881 &ndash 11 January, 1972) was an Irish Poet, Novelist, Dramatist, 1881). Events 16 January - The lowest temperature ever recorded in Ireland, -19
• 18 January - Harry Colley, Fianna Fáil TD, Seanad member (b. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Henry (Harry Colley (21 February 1891 &ndash 18 January 1972 was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician from Dublin. Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party (Fianna Fáil – An Páirtí Poblachtánach shortened to Fianna Fáil ( is currently the largest Political party in the A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. Seanad Éireann (ɕan̪ˠad̪ˠ erʲan̪ˠ English Senate of Ireland) also known unofficially as the Senate, is the Upper house of the Oireachtas 1891). Events June - Charles Stewart Parnell marries Kitty O'Shea in Sussex.
• 22 February - Eva McGown, Official Hostess of Fairbanks and Honorary Hostess of Alaska (b. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Eva McGown née Montgomery (1883 – 1972 the "hostess of Fairbanks" was best known for her three decades helping newcomers military wives construction Fairbanks (ˈfɛrbæŋks is a Home Rule City in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent 1883). Events April - The narrow gauge Castlederg and Victoria Bridge Tramway opens in County Tyrone.
• 22 May - Cecil Day-Lewis, poet and writer, British Poet Laureate from 1967 to 1972, (b. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Cecil Day-Lewis (or Day Lewis) CBE ( 27 April 1904 &ndash 22 May 1972) was an Irish -born Poet A Poet Laureate is a Poet officially appointed by a government and is often expected to compose poems for State occasions and other government events Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 1904). Events 26 April - King Edward VII and his Queen arrive in Kingstown
• 28 May - Edward, Duke of Windsor, former King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (b. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located 1894). Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common
• 31 May - Alexander McCabe, Sinn Féin MP, member of 1st Dáil, Cumann na nGaedhael TD (b. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Alexander McCabe (Alasdar Mac Cába 5 June 1886 – 31 May 1972 was an Irish Sinn Féin (later Cumann na nGaedhael) politician Sinn Féin () is a political party in Ireland. The current party led by Gerry Adams was formed following a split in January 1970 A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament. Election result (Ireland only Members by constituency The list is given in alphabetical order by constituency of the MPs who agreed to be members of the First Cumann na nGaedhael (ˈkʊmən nə ˈŋɰeːɫ "Society of the Gaels" sometimes spelt Cumann na nGaedheal, was an Irish language name given A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. 1886). Events January - Protestants in Ulster known as Unionists begin to lobby against Irish Home Rule establishing the Ulster Loyal Anti-Repeal Union in Belfast
• 19 June - John Blowick, co-founder St Columban’s Foreign Mission Society. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros.
• 1 September - Patricia Lynch, children's writer (b. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Patricia Lynch (1898 &ndash 1972 was an Irish Author of Children's literature and journalist 1898). Events 12 August - James Connolly launches the first issue of the Workers' Republic newsletter
• 29 September - Kathleen Clarke, widow of Tom Clarke, Sinn Féin and later Fianna Fáil TD, Seanad member, first female Lord Mayor of Dublin (b. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Kathleen Clarke (née Daly (Caitlín Uí Chléirigh 11 April 1878&ndash29 September 1972 was a member of Cumann na mBan, and one of very few privy to the plans of the Thomas James (Tom Clarke (Tomás Ó Cléirigh alias Henry Wilson; 11 March 1857 &ndash 3 May 1916) was an Irish Sinn Féin () is a political party in Ireland. The current party led by Gerry Adams was formed following a split in January 1970 Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party (Fianna Fáil – An Páirtí Poblachtánach shortened to Fianna Fáil ( is currently the largest Political party in the A Teachta Dála (ˈtʲaxtə ˈdɑːlə is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower chamber of the Oireachtas (Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. Seanad Éireann (ɕan̪ˠad̪ˠ erʲan̪ˠ English Senate of Ireland) also known unofficially as the Senate, is the Upper house of the Oireachtas The Lord Mayor of Dublin (Ardmhéara Bhaile Átha Cliath is the symbolic head of the city government of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. 1878). Events August - The narrow gauge Ballymena and Larne Railway starts passenger operations in County Antrim, the first on the Irish
• 10 November - Charles Cuffe, cricketer (b. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Charles Richard Cuffe ( 5 August 1914 in Dublin – 10 November 1972 in Dublin was an Irish Cricketer A left-handed 1914). Events 17 January - Edward Carson inspects a parade of the East Belfast Regiment of the Ulster Volunteer Force.

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• Wattie Dunphy, Kilkenny hurler (b. Wattie Dunphy (c1895-1972 was an Irish sportsperson He played Hurling with his local club Mooncoin and with the Kilkenny senior inter-county The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association ( Kilkenny GAA) (Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Cill Channaigh is one of the 32 county boards c1895).

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