Today In Irish History

August 14: 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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1890: Father Michael McGivney

Death of Knights of Columbus founder Father Michael McGivney. McGivney was born to Irish immigrants Patrick and Mary (Lynch) McGivney in Waterbury Conn in 1852.

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1969: British Troops Enter Derry to Welcome Reception 

British troops are sent into Derry initially to protect a Catholic Nationalist population which was under siege from Loyalist rioters. In what can only be described as an ironic moment, the troops were greeted with delight and cups of tea by a population that was in fear of its life. The Battle of the Bogside which forced the introduction of troops had been running for two days at Loyalist and Nationalists squared off in vicious sectarian conflict. Reminiscent of Robert Peel’s “temporary measure” of the introduction of Income Tax in 1842, the British Government stated the introduction of troops to the streets of Northern Ireland was a limited operation.  Things would change in a very short period of time and it would be almost forty years before troops were finally taken off the streets.

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1968: Golfer Darren Clarke

Golfer Darren Clarke is born in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone. One of the most popular and exuberant golfers on the scene, the big man captivated fans when winning the 2011 British Open at Royal St. George. Clarke is a keen aficionado  of  a good pint of Guinness and Ferraris (although we hope not at the same time.)

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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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