Ireland

Soviets are proclaimed in 13 Co. Limerick creameries, including Knocklong

Liam Cosgrave, Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach, is born

Liam Cosgrave (13 April 1920 – 4 October 2017) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 1973 to 1977, Leader of Fine Gael from 1965 to 1977, Leader of the Opposition from 1965 to 1973, Minister for External Affairs from 1954 to 1957, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce and Government Chief Whip from 1948 to 1951. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1943 to 1981.

British parliament accepts Irish Home Rule-law

The Home Rule movement was a movement that campaigned for self-government (or “home rule”) for Ireland within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It was the dominant political movement of Irish nationalism from 1870 to the end of World War I.

Jack White, journalist and author, is born in Cork

White, William John (‘Jack’) (1920–80), broadcaster, editor, journalist, and novelist, was born 30 March 1920 in Cork, second child of William Luke White, accountant, and Mary White (née Tyler).

Tomás MacCurtain, Lord Mayor of Cork for Sinn Féin and inventor of the famous Flying Column, is killed by Black & Tans

Tomás Mac Curtain (20 March 1884 – 20 March 1920) was an Irish Sinn Féin politician who served as the Lord Mayor of Cork until he was assassinated by the Royal Irish Constabulary. He was elected in January 1920.

Ellis Dillon, novelist and childrens writer, is born in Galway

Eilís Dillon FRSL (7 March 1920 – 19 July 1994) was an Irish author of 50 books. Her work has been translated into 14 languages.

Tomás MacCurtain is elected Lord Mayor of Cork for Sinn Féin

Tomás Mac Curtain (20 March 1884 – 20 March 1920) was an Irish Sinn Féin politician who served as the Lord Mayor of Cork until he was assassinated by the Royal Irish Constabulary. He was elected in January 1920.

Percy French, writer of many popular Irish songs, dies

IRA attacks Drombrane barracks, Co. Tipperary

The attack on Drombane Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) barracks in County Tipperary was one of many incidents that took place during the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921). The attack occurred on January 21, 1920, as part of the broader campaign by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) against British forces and RIC barracks in Ireland.

Sinn Féin takes control of most borough and urban councils in local elections

In 1920, Sinn Féin, the Irish republican political party, gained significant political influence and took control in various parts of Ireland. This was a pivotal year in the struggle for Irish independence from British rule. Here are some key events and developments in 1920 related to Sinn Féin’s rise to prominence: