Ireland

Birth of John McGahern, known primarily for his novel, The Dark

John McGahern, the acclaimed Irish writer, was born on November 12, 1934, in Knockanroe, County Leitrim, Ireland.

Joseph Devlin, Irish nationalist, dies

Joseph Devlin, a prominent Irish nationalist and politician, passed away on January 18, 1934. He was a key figure in Irish politics during the early 20th century, known for his leadership and advocacy for Irish self-governance and Home Rule.

Eamon Campbell of the Dubliners, born

Eamonn Campbell (29 November 1946 – 18 October 2017) was an Irish musician who was a member of The Dubliners from 1987 until his death.

Founding of Fine Gael Party

Cummann na nGaedheal, the Centre Party, and the National Guard, once known as the Blueshirts, join forces to form Fine Gael

The National Guard is banned

Anti-Fianna Fáil Army Comrades Association goes Fascist

In January 1933, the Fianna Fáil government called a surprise election, which the government won comfortably. The election campaign saw a serious escalation of rioting between Irish Republican Army (IRA) and Army Comrades Association (ACA) supporters.

Eoin O'Duff becomes leader Blueshirts

Eoin O’Duffy (born Owen Duffy; 28 January 1890 – 30 November 1944) was an Irish revolutionary military commander and police commissioner who later became a fascist leader.

Archibald Knox, Manx Celtic artist, died

Fianna Fáil wins a general election

Fianna Fáil meaning “Soldiers of Destiny” or “Warriors of Fál”), officially Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party is a conservative and Christian-democratic political party registered in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.