March 31

March 31, 1938

David Steel, (Lord Steel of Aikwood), politician and former leader of the Liberal party, born.

March 31, 1920

British parliament accepts Irish Home Rule-law

March 31, 1901

A census on this date shows the population of Ireland to be 4,458,775; this is the last census to be taken on the basis of baronies

March 31, 1871

Arthur Griffith, founder of Sinn Féin and co-signatory of Anglo-Irish treaty, born

March 31, 1859

The independent Irish party splits and the Tenant League breaks up

March 31, 1855

Charlotte Bronte, author of Jane Eyre, dies during pregnancy

March 31, 1711

Seven women from Island Magee, Co. Antrim are imprisoned and pilloried for bewitching a woman

March 31, 1652

Scottish Regalia were saved from Cromwell's invading army after being smuggled from Dunnottar Castle

March 31, 1295

Robert Bruce, The Great Competitor and grandfather of King Robert the Bruce, died.