Death of Dublin writer Bram Stoker, creator of Dracula
April 20, 1912
A demonstration of the cinématographe is held in Dublin at Dan Lowreys Star of Erin theatre
April 20, 1896
Robert Lynd, essayist and critic, is born in Belfast
April 20, 1879
Sir Thomas Myles, surgeon, is born in Limerick
April 20, 1857
Maurice FitzGerald, MP for Co. Kerry, presents the Irish Protestant petition for Catholic relief
April 20, 1812
William Lawless, surgeon, is born in Dublin
April 20, 1772
The Guild of Brewers and Maltsters is founded in Dublin
April 20, 1696
Strongbow, Anglo-Norman lord, dies in Dublin
April 20, 1176