Peter Barry, Fine Gael politician, is born in Co. Cork
August 10, 1928
Death of actor James O’Neill, in Kilkenny.
August 10, 1920
Death of journalist and republican John Boyle O’Reilly
August 10, 1890
Death of Joseph Medlicott Scriven from Seapatrick, Co. Down, who wrote the words for What A Friend We Have In Jesus
August 10, 1886
Eestablishment of a national gallery of paintings, sculpture and fine arts in Ireland
August 10, 1854
The House of Commons proposes that all unregistered priests in Ireland should be branded on the cheek
August 10, 1719
The Annals of the Four Masters is completed
August 10, 1636
Death of Esther Inglis, calligrapher and miniaturist.
August 10, 1624
King James III crowned at Kelso Abbey.
August 10, 1460
Battle of Athenry, Irish rising in support of Edward Bruce
August 10, 1316