may 23rd

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History

Merched Y Wawr (Daughters of the Dawn) Welsh language womens organization, formed.

May 23, 1967

History

Oliver Plunkett is beatified by Pope Benedict XV

May 23, 1920

History

Shelah Richards, actress and producer, is born in Dublin

May 23, 1903

History

Archibald Alison, historian, died.

May 23, 1867

History

United Irish Rebellion begins in Wexford

May 23, 1798

History

United Irish Rebellion begins in Leinster

May 23, 1798

History

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 and one of the chief architects of the Society of United Irishmen. Drennans poetic output included some powerful and moving pieces. He is chiefly remembered today

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