Oíche Shamhna - Cetlic New Year Eve (Halloween)
October 31, 2005
Michael Collins, an Irish American, born in Rome
October 31, 1930
Birth of Sara Allgood, stage and Hollywood actress, in Dublin
October 31, 1883
A committee is formed to examine the extent of the potato crop failure and suggest remedies
October 31, 1845
General Sir William Frances Butler, soldier and author, is born in Suirville, Co. Tipperary
October 31, 1838
Morgan O'Connell, soldier and politician, is born in Dublin
October 31, 1804
The Ulster rebels take Dundalk
October 31, 1641