Events for May 22

May 22, 1932

Death of Augusta Persse, better known as Lady Augusta Gregory, Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre director; also a co-founder of the Abbey Theatre

May 22, 1805

Michael Doheny, poet and Young Irelander, is born near Fethard, Co. Tipperary

May 22, 1859

Sir Conan Doyle, Scottish author - born

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction.

May 22, 1920

Birth of Oliver J. Flanagan, Fine Gael politician