January 12

January 12, 1947

Matt Molloy of the Chieftains, born

January 12, 1930

Jennifer Johnston, Irish author, born

January 12, 1885

Molly Allgood, actress, born

January 12, 1885

Thomas Ashe, teacher, born

January 12, 1765

Kinsale by-election was triggered by the death of John Folliott

January 12, 1729

Edmund Burke, Irish statesman, born

January 12, 1709

Benjamin Burton, politician, born