august 10th

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History

Peter Barry, Fine Gael politician, is born in Co. Cork

August 10, 1928

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Death of actor James O’Neill, in Kilkenny.

August 10, 1920

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Death of journalist and republican John Boyle O’Reilly

August 10, 1890

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Death of Joseph Medlicott Scriven from Seapatrick, Co. Down, who wrote the words for What A Friend We Have In Jesus

August 10, 1886

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Education (Scotland) Act passed, providing elementary education for all children.

August 10, 1872

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Death of John Wilson Croker, Galway-born politician and writer

August 10, 1857

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A statutory provision is made for the establishment of a national gallery of paintings, sculpture and fine arts in Ireland

August 10, 1854

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Birth in Clonakilty of William Hartnett, master of still life painting

August 10, 1848

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The House of Commons proposes that all unregistered priests in Ireland should be branded on the cheek. The plan is ultimately abandoned.

August 10, 1719

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The Annals of the Four Masters is completed

August 10, 1636

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Death of Esther Inglis, calligrapher and miniaturist.

August 10, 1624

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King James III crowned at Kelso Abbey.

August 10, 1460

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Battle of Athenry, Irish rising in support of Edward Bruce

August 10, 1316