Events for May 23May 23, 1794As part of a crack-down on seditious activity during Britains war with France, the Dublin United Irishmen are supressedRead MoreMay 23, 1754Birth 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 todayRead MoreMay 23, 1967Merched Y Wawr (Daughters of the Dawn) Welsh language womens organization, formed.Read MoreMay 23, 1903Shelah Richards, actress and producer, is born in DublinRead More
