October 27

October 27, 1980

Beginning of the Hunger Strike by seven Republican prisoners in the H Blocks at Long Kesh

October 27, 1905

Birth in Dublin of Bryan Guinness, 2nd Lord Moyne; brewer and writer

October 27, 1878

Between October 24 and this date, Fenians propose a New Departure - an alliance with the Parnellites

October 27, 1854

William Smith, founder of the Boys Brigade, born.

October 27, 1736

James Macpherson Scottish translator of Ossianic poems born.

October 27, 1728

James Cook, circum-navigator of the globe, born to Scottish parents in Yorkshire.

October 27, 1673

A proclamation declares the banishment of Catholic bishops and priest

October 27, 1651

Surrender of Limerick