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October 13,

Today in Irish History: Irish Medal of Honor winner. Loyalists Announce Ceasefire

Today in Irish History.

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TODAY IN IRISH HISTORY

1875: County Kerry born John Francis O’Sullivan was awarded the Medal of Honor. The Citation read: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John Francis O’Sullivan, United States Army, for gallantry in a long chase after Indians on 8 December 1874, while serving with Company I, 4th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Staked Plains, Texas.

1994: Loyalist para-military groups announce ceasefire in Northern Ireland. Loyalist leader Gusty Spence who had been convicted of killing a Catholic barman in 1966 read a statement on behalf of the Combined Loyalist Military Command consisting of Ulster Volunteer Force, Ulster Defence Association and the Red Hand Commando stating that the command would “cease operational hostilities.”  The move came after a similar announcement by the IRA seven weeks previously.

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1975For the Love of Being Irish : Best Irish Gifts:

For the Love of Being Irish written by Chicago based Corkman Conor Cunneen and illustrated by Mark Anderson which is an A-Z of all things Irish. This is a book that contains History, Horror, Humor, Passion, Pathos and Lyrical Limericks that will have you giving thanks (or wishing you were) For the Love of Being Irish

Watch For the Love of Being Irish author Conor Cunneen – IrishmanSpeaks on his Youtube channel IrishmanSpeaks. Laugh and Learn. Here Conor was speaking to Harley-Davidson


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This blog is written by Irish author, business keynote speaker and award winning humoristIrishmanSpeaks – Conor Cunneen. Visit Conor’s YouTube channel IrishmanSpeaksto Laugh and Learn. Tags: Best Irish Gift, Creative Irish Gift, Unique Irish Gifts, Irish Books, Irish Authors, Today in Irish History

October 8,

Today in Irish History: Philip Sheridan at Perryville, Gavin Friday, Sean MacBride

Welcome to Today in Irish History.

Irish gift ideas. Best selling Irish booksRonnie Drew and Luke Kelly - Musical Irish Gifts to the worldJoyce Image in For the Love of Being IrishMichael Collins: Image from For the Love of Being Irish See above images and more in For the Love of Being Irish

OCT 8th: TODAY IN IRISH HISTORY

1862: General Philip Sheridan played a key role for the Union army in the Battle of Perryville. Sheridan was the son son of Irish immigrants John and Mary Sheridan from County Cavan. He was nick-named Little Phil due to his short stature – 5’5″.

General Philip Sheridan

Portrayal of Sheridan in Rio Grande

1959: Singer Gavin Friday, singer, composer,good buddy of Bono’s and founder of post-punk band The Virgin Prunes was born Fionán Martin Hanvey.

1974: Sean MacBride was awarded a half-share of the Nobel Peace Prize for his work. Born on January 26, 1904 in Paris, the son of John MacBride (executed for 1916 rising) and Maud Gonne, he took an active part in the War of  Irish independence. MacBride went on to become a distinguished jurist and was a founding member of Amnesty International.

St. Patrick: For the Love of Being IrishBest Irish Books For the Love of Being IrishBest Irish Books For the Love of Being Irish

See these images and more in For the Love of Being Irish

1975For the Love of Being Irish : Best Irish Gifts:

For the Love of Being Irish written by Chicago based Corkman Conor Cunneen and illustrated by Mark Anderson which is an A-Z of all things Irish. This is a book that contains History, Horror, Humor, Passion, Pathos and Lyrical Limericks that will have you giving thanks (or wishing you were) For the Love of Being Irish

Watch For the Love of Being Irish author Conor Cunneen – IrishmanSpeaks on his Youtube channel IrishmanSpeaks. Laugh and Learn. Here Conor was speaking to Harley-Davidson


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This blog is written by Irish author, business keynote speaker and award winning humoristIrishmanSpeaks – Conor Cunneen. Visit Conor’s YouTube channel IrishmanSpeaksto Laugh and Learn. Tags: Best Irish Gift, Creative Irish Gift, Unique Irish Gifts, Irish Books, Irish Authors, Today in Irish History