March 28

March 28, 1960

Cheapside docks fire, Glasgow, 19 firemen killed.

March 28, 1881

Martin Sheridan, the world’s greatest athlete, is born in Bohola, Co. Mayo

March 28, 1879

Terence MacSwiney, Irish patriot and Lord Mayor of Cork, is born

March 28, 1874

Joseph McGarrity, Irish patriot, is born in Carrickmore, Co. Tyrone

March 28, 1820

Sir William Howard Russell, war correspondent, is born in Tallaght, Co. Dublin

March 28, 1772

An Act to repress Steelboy disturbances in five Ulster counties is passed

March 28, 1646

Peace between the confederates and James Butler, leads to a split within the confederation

March 28, 1318

King Robert the Bruce captured Berwick on Tweed