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Irish War of Independence begins with raid at Soloheadbeg, Tipperary
Irish War of Independence begins with raid at Soloheadbeg, Tipperary The Soloheadbeg ambush took place on 21 January 1919, when members of the Irish Volunteers (or Irish Republican Army [IRA]) ambushed Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) officers who were escorting a consignment of gelignite explosives at Soloheadbeg, County Tipperary. …

Dáil Éireann, meets for the very first time in Dublin
Dáil Éireann, meets for the very first time in Dublin The First Dáil Éireann, a gathering of elected representatives of Sinn Féin, took place in Dublin’s Mansion House on January 21, 1919, which coincided with the Soloheadbeg ambush. …

Two members of Royal Irish Constabulary are shot dead by Irish Volunteers in an ambush, Tipperary
Two members of Royal Irish Constabulary are shot dead by Irish Volunteers in an ambush, Tipperary On January 21, 1919, a significant event took place at Soloheadbeg, County Tipperary, during which two members of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) were shot dead by members of the Irish Volunteers. The ambush at Soloheadbeg is often considered the catalyst for the Irish War of Independence. …

James Larkin, organizer of Irish Transport and General Workers Union, is born
James Larkin, organizer of Irish Transport and General Workers Union, is born James Larkin, also known as “Big Jim” Larkin, was born on January 21, 1874, in Liverpool, England. He was a prominent labor organizer and socialist politician who played a significant role in the labor movement in both Ireland and the United Kingdom. …

John Keats writes his poem, On a Lock of Miltons Hair
John Keats writes his poem, On a Lock of Miltons Hair The poem “On a Lock of Milton’s Hair” was written by the English Romantic poet John Keats in 1818. …

Louis XVI is executed in Paris, attended by an Irish priest, Fr. Edgeworth
Louis XVI is executed in Paris, attended by an Irish priest, Fr. Edgeworth The execution of Louis XVI, the King of France, during the French Revolution took place on January 21, 1793. As part of the events surrounding his execution, Louis XVI was attended by an Irish priest named Father (or Fr.) Edgeworth, who was with the king in his final moments. Louis XVI was executed by guillotine in the Place de la Révolution in Paris. …

Chidley Coote, granted £500 for the upkeep of six lighthouses
Chidley Coote, granted £500 for the upkeep of six lighthouses Chidley Coote, a future Member of Parliament (MP) for Kilmallock, was granted £500 for the upkeep of six lighthouses. This allocation of funds was likely intended to support the maintenance and operation of these lighthouses, which played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of ships navigating along the coast and in the vicinity of hazardous areas. …

Charles Blount, 8th Lord Mountjoy, becomes Lord Deputy of Ireland
Charles Blount, 8th Lord Mountjoy, becomes Lord Deputy of Ireland Charles Blount, the 8th Lord Mountjoy, served as the Lord Deputy of Ireland during the late 16th century. He was appointed to this important position by Queen Elizabeth I of England. His tenure as Lord Deputy of Ireland was marked by significant events and actions, including the suppression of the Nine Years’ War, a conflict between the English crown and the Gaelic lords and chieftains of Ireland. …

Sweetheart Abbey, near Dumfries, founded by Devorguilla, mother of John Balliol
Sweetheart Abbey, near Dumfries, founded by Devorguilla, mother of John Balliol Sweetheart Abbey, located near Dumfries in Scotland, was founded by Devorguilla of Galloway, who was the mother of John Balliol, a medieval Scottish king. …