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Merched Y Wawr (Daughters of the Dawn) Welsh language womens organization, formed.
May 23, 1967
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Oliver Plunkett is beatified by Pope Benedict XV
May 23, 1920
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Shelah Richards, actress and producer, is born in Dublin
May 23, 1903
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Archibald Alison, historian, died.
May 23, 1867
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United Irish Rebellion begins in Wexford
May 23, 1798
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United Irish Rebellion begins in Leinster
May 23, 1798
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As part of a crack-down on seditious activity during Britains war with France, the Dublin United Irishmen are supressed
May 23, 1794
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Birth of Dr. William Drennan in Belfast; physician, poet, educationalist political radical
May 23, 1754
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The first court of High Commission, a group of officials and Protestant clergy, is set up to enforce the Reformation in Ireland
May 23, 1561