Death of actor James O’Neill, in Kilkenny.
James O’Neill, a well-known Irish-American actor, passed away on August 10, 1920, in New London, Connecticut, USA, not in Kilkenny. He was born on November 15, 1847, in County Kilkenny, Ireland, and he became famous for his portrayal of Edmond Dantès in the stage adaptation of “The Count of Monte Cristo.” O’Neill was also the father of the renowned American playwright Eugene O’Neill.
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The Dáil orders the boycotting of Belfast unionist firms
In response to the expulsions of Catholic workers and the violence in Belfast and other northern towns, northern Sinn Féin members called for the boycott of Unionist-owned businesses and banks in the city. Despite some opposition, the Dáil and its cabinet approved the boycott in August 1920, imposing a boycott of goods from Belfast and a withdrawal of funds from Belfast-based banks.
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Twelve people die in Belfast riots
Sectarian violence continues in Derry-Londonderry Catholics are forced out of Dromore, Co. Down following the funeral of an RIC man
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Dáil Éireann issues a resolution endeavoring to stem land-grabbing
In response to growing Anglo-Irish anxiety over their place in a future independent Ireland, Dáil Éireann issues a resolution condemning land-grabbing and urging the public to focus instead on expelling the foreign invader.
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On hearing of British atrocities in Ireland, soldiers of the Connaught Rangers mutiny in protest
On hearing of British atrocities in Ireland, soldiers of the Connaught Rangers mutiny in protest; three are shot dead; a fourth — Private James Daly — is court-martialled and executed by firing squad. He is the last member of the British Army to be executed for mutiny.
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