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On this day in 2001, Ireland held a national day of mourning for the victims of 9/11
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On this day in 2001, Ireland held a national day of mourning for the victims of 9/11

By: Irish Post

On this day in 1890: Revolutionary leader Michael Collins was born
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On this day in 1890: Revolutionary leader Michael Collins was born

By: Michael Murphy

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on surface of moon for first time on this day in 1969
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Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on surface of moon for first time on this day in 1969

By: Harry Brent

Homosexuality was decriminalised in Ireland 28 years ago today
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Homosexuality was decriminalised in Ireland 28 years ago today

By: Harry Brent

A year ago today, Leo Varadkar announced Ireland's two-week lockdown
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A year ago today, Leo Varadkar announced Ireland's two-week lockdown

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1878, 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling' composer Ernest Ball was born
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On this day in 1878, 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling' composer Ernest Ball was born

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1996, investigative journalist Veronica Guerin was murdered for exposing criminal gangs
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On this day in 1996, investigative journalist Veronica Guerin was murdered for exposing criminal gangs

By: Rachael O'Connor

Tributes paid to hunger striker Bobby Sands on what would have been his 66th birthday
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Tributes paid to hunger striker Bobby Sands on what would have been his 66th birthday

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 1997, Ireland's controversial divorce laws came into effect
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On this day in 1997, Ireland's controversial divorce laws came into effect

By: Rachael O'Connor

Today marks 101 years since Eamon de Valera's incredible prison break using a cake and a candle
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Today marks 101 years since Eamon de Valera's incredible prison break using a cake and a candle

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 2008, adventurer and medical consultant Clare O'Leary became the first Irish woman to reach the South Pole
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On this day in 2008, adventurer and medical consultant Clare O'Leary became the first Irish woman to reach the South Pole

By: Rachael O'Connor

On this day in 2000: Kirsty MacColl dies after being hit by speedboat in Mexico
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On this day in 2000: Kirsty MacColl dies after being hit by speedboat in Mexico

By: Harry Brent

Today marks 44 years since the death of Irish revolutionary Éamon DeValera
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Today marks 44 years since the death of Irish revolutionary Éamon DeValera

By: Rachael O'Connor

JFK visited Ireland on this day in 1963
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JFK visited Ireland on this day in 1963

By: Harry Brent