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27
Aug 1798
The Government forces are deployed to cover the direct route and Humbert unexpectedly appears on their flank. Humbert attacks. French advance causes Militia to run. Government defence collapses and Humbert takes the town
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1937
The first traffic lights in the Free State are installed at the junction of Merrion Square and Clare Street
August 27, 1937
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1928
The Galway Gaelic Theatre, opens with Micheál Mac Liammóirs production of Diarmuid agus Gráinne
August 27, 1928
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1908
Birth of Niall Ó'Dónaill, Irish-language scholar and lexicographer, in the Rosses, Co. Donegal
August 27, 1908
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1870
The Oceanic, a liner built in Belfast by Harland and Wolff for the White Star Line, is launched
August 27, 1870
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1695
The second Irish parliament of William III is called in Dublin; Robert Rochfort is unanimously elected Speaker
August 27, 1695