Events for August 17August 17, 1822Visit of George IV to Edinburgh began, orchestrated by Sir Walter Scott.Read MoreAugust 17, 1779William Corbet, United Irishman and soldier, is born in Ballythomas, Co. CorkRead MoreAugust 17, 1922RIC is disbanded to be replaced by the Garda SíochánaRead MoreAugust 17, 1791Birth of Richard Lalor Sheil, dramatist and politician; first Catholic privy councillor, in Drumdowney, Co. KilkennyRead More
