Events for November 20

November 20, 1925

Eoin MacNeill, resigns from the Boundary Commission

Eoin MacNeill (Irish: Eoin Mac Néill; born John McNeill; 15 May 1867 – 15 October 1945) was an Irish scholar, Irish language enthusiast, Gaelic revivalist, nationalist and politician who served as Minister for Education from 1922 to 1925, Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann from 1921 to 1922, Minister for Industries 1919 to 1921 and Minister for Finance January 1919 to April 1919.

November 20, 1917

The 16th Irish Division of the British army assaults an area of the German lines known as Tunnel Trench

The 16th (Irish) Division was a formation of the British Army composed predominantly of Irish nationalist volunteers. It saw action on the Western Front, including notable engagements like the Battle of the Somme in 1916.

November 20, 1889

Donn Byrne, novelist and short-story writer, is born

Donn Byrne (born Brian Oswald Patrick Donn-Byrne, 20 November 1889 – 18 June 1928) was an Irish novelist.

November 20, 1762

Francis Andrews is appointed first professor of history at the University of Dublin

Francis Andrews (1718 – 18 June 1774) was an Irish politician.