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Arthur Griffith, founder of Sinn Fein, dies of a cerebral hemorrhage Arthur Griffith, the founder of Sinn Féin and a key figure in the Irish independence movement, died of a cerebral hemorrhage on August 12, 1922. His death occurred during a critical period in Irish history, just months after the establishment of the Irish Free State and in the midst of the Irish Civil War. …

Popular character actor Fulton McKay was born.
Popular character actor Fulton McKay was born. Fulton Mackay, a well-known Scottish character actor, was born on August 12, 1922 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He is best remembered for his role as the stern but fair prison officer Mr. Mackay in the classic British sitcom “Porridge”. …

Terence MacSwiney, Lord Mayor of Cork, arrested by British; he immediately goes on hunger strike
Terence MacSwiney, Lord Mayor of Cork, arrested by British; he immediately goes on hunger strike On August 12, 1920, Terence MacSwiney, the Lord Mayor of Cork and a prominent Irish nationalist, was arrested by British authorities. Upon his arrest, MacSwiney immediately began a hunger strike, an act that would have profound implications for the Irish struggle for independence and would make him an enduring symbol of resistance. …

Death of John Holland, from Liscannor, Co. Clare, designer of the first submarine
Death of John Holland, from Liscannor, Co. Clare, designer of the first submarine John Philip Holland, the Irish engineer and inventor who designed the first successful submarine, died on August 12, 1914. Born in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland, on February 24, 1841, Holland is widely regarded as the father of the modern submarine. …

First issue of James Connolly's Workers Republic
First issue of James Connolly's Workers Republic The first issue of James Connolly’s newspaper, Workers’ Republic, was published on August 13, 1898. The newspaper played a crucial role in advancing socialist ideas in Ireland and became an important platform for Connolly’s advocacy of workers’ rights, Irish independence, and socialism. …

Irish Local Government Act sets up elective county and district councils
Irish Local Government Act sets up elective county and district councils The Irish Local Government Act of 1898 was a transformative piece of legislation that established elected county and district councils in Ireland, marking a significant shift in the governance of the country. The Act is considered a major milestone in the democratization of local government in Ireland, granting more power and representation to the Irish population. …

Sir Hubert Gough, soldier and participant in Curragh mutiny of 1914, is born in Gurteen, Co. Waterford
Sir Hubert Gough, soldier and participant in Curragh mutiny of 1914, is born in Gurteen, Co. Waterford Sir Hubert Gough, a distinguished British Army officer known for his role in the Curragh Mutiny of 1914 and his service during World War I, was born on August 12, 1870, in Gurteen, County Waterford, Ireland. …

Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, commits suicide by cutting his throat with a penknife
Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, commits suicide by cutting his throat with a penknife Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, a prominent British statesman and one of the leading architects of British foreign policy during the Napoleonic Wars and the post-war settlement, committed suicide on August 12, 1822. He took his own life by cutting his throat with a penknife at his home in Loring Hall, Kent, England. …

George IV begins his visit to Ireland; he is received enthusiastically by O'Connell and others
George IV begins his visit to Ireland; he is received enthusiastically by O'Connell and others In 1821, King George IV made a historic visit to Ireland, marking the first time a reigning British monarch had visited the country since the 12th century. His visit, which began on August 12, 1821, was met with great enthusiasm and elaborate celebrations, including a warm reception from influential figures such as Daniel O’Connell. …

Birth of James Whiteside, orator and Lord Chief Justice, in Delgany, Co. Wicklow
Birth of James Whiteside, orator and Lord Chief Justice, in Delgany, Co. Wicklow James Whiteside, a prominent Irish lawyer, orator, and judge who would later become the Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, was born on August 12, 1804, in Delgany, County Wicklow, Ireland. Whiteside is best known for his legal career and his exceptional skills as an orator, which earned him a reputation as one of the most eloquent and persuasive speakers of his time. …