Today In Irish History

Dec 30: TODAY in Irish History:

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Snippets of Irish History by Conor Cunneen IrishmanSpeaks

Conor is a Chicago based Motivational Humorous Business Speaker, Author and History buff.

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1759: Arthur Guinness signs 9,000 year lease

Arthur Guinness signs a 9,000 year lease for St. James Gate brewery to allow him to brew that famous black magical brew that has now become world famous. In For the Love of Being Irish, author Conor Cunneen pays deferential tribute to what many affectionately know as Black Magic.
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Guinness claim the perfect pint should take 119.5 seconds to pour. A long time, but worth the wait as Guinness aficionados will gladly tell you as you will see from this clip.

THE GUINNESS BRAND EXPERIENCE

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Read The History of Guinness.

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1961: Sean Hannity Starts Whining!

Conservative commentator and Fox News stalwart Sean Hannity enters the world. Hannity’s grand parents emigrated from Ireland. Both of the major conservative talking heads on the “Fair and balanced” network (Hannity and Bill O’Reilly) are of Irish extraction.

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Irish American commentators                                Bill O’Reilly and Sean Hannity

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2006: Saddam Hussein executed.

The commander of the US forces responsible for the capture of Hussein is Army Col. James Hickey whose parents hail from County Sligo. Hickey’s mother owns The Irish Way gift store in Naperville, IL.

Bearded Saddam Hussein after capture

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Colonel James Hickey – 2nd from right

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READ: The Man Who Caught Saddam Hussein

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Want to learn more about Ireland? See these images and more in the acclaimed For the Love of Being Irish

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This history is written by Irish author, business keynote speaker and award winning humorist IrishmanSpeaks – Conor Cunneen. If you spot any inaccuracies or wish to make a comment, please don’t hesitate to contact us via the comment button.

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