Events for April 25

April 25, 1918

Irish Labour Party declares one-day strike in protest over conscription act Anglo-Irish agreements

On 25 April, the Irish Labour Party organized a one-day strike to protest against the conscription act. This strike was a significant event, showing the widespread opposition to British policies and the solidarity of the Irish people.

April 25, 1861

William Ford, who crossed the Atlantic from Ireland by steerage, marries fellow country woman Mary OHern. Their son Henry Ford, pioneered the mass manufacturing of the automobile

April 25, 1058

Malcolm III (Canmore) crowned.

April 25, 1707

Thomas Erle, MP for Cork city, commands the centre at the Battle of Alamanza and loses his right hand on this date; David Dunbar, later MP for Blessington, is wounded and captured in the same battle, and John Upton, later MP for Co. Antrim, distinguishes