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Eoin MacNeill, resigns from the Boundary Commission
Eoin MacNeill, resigns from the Boundary Commission Eoin MacNeill (Irish: Eoin Mac Néill; born John McNeill; 15 May 1867 – 15 October 1945) was an Irish scholar, Irish language enthusiast, Gaelic revivalist, nationalist and politician who served as Minister for Education from 1922 to 1925, Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann from 1921 to 1922, Minister for Industries 1919 to 1921 and Minister for Finance January 1919 to April 1919. …

The 16th Irish Division of the British army assaults an area of the German lines known as Tunnel Trench
The 16th Irish Division of the British army assaults an area of the German lines known as Tunnel Trench The 16th (Irish) Division was a formation of the British Army composed predominantly of Irish nationalist volunteers. It saw action on the Western Front, including notable engagements like the Battle of the Somme in 1916. …

Alistair Cooke, journalist, is born
Alistair Cooke, journalist, is born Alistair Cooke was born on November 20, 1908, in Salford, Lancashire, England. He was a British-American journalist, television personality, and broadcaster, best known for his long-running program “Letter from America.” Here are some key points about Alistair Cooke: …

Donn Byrne, novelist and short-story writer, is born
Donn Byrne, novelist and short-story writer, is born Donn Byrne (born Brian Oswald Patrick Donn-Byrne, 20 November 1889 – 18 June 1928) was an Irish novelist. …

John Russell Young, journalist in American Civil War, from Co. Tyrone, born
John Russell Young, journalist in American Civil War, from Co. Tyrone, born John Russell Young (November 20, 1840 – January 17, 1899) was an American journalist, author, diplomat, and the seventh Librarian of the United States Congress from 1897 to 1899. He was invited by Ulysses S. Grant to accompany him on a world tour for purposes of recording the two-year journey, which he published in a two-volume work. …

Patrick Henry Jones, Union General from Co. Meath, born
Patrick Henry Jones, Union General from Co. Meath, born Patrick Henry Jones (November 20, 1830 – July 23, 1900) was an American lawyer, public servant and Postmaster of New York City from 1869 to 1872. As Postmaster, he was responsible for overseeing postal operations and services in one of the largest and busiest cities in the United States during that period, and was appointed to the position of Postmaster of New York City by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1869. …

Richard Rothwell, painter, is born in Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Richard Rothwell, painter, is born in Athlone, Co. Westmeath Richard Rothwell, the Irish portrait and genre painter, was born in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. He was born on November 20, 1800. Rothwell gained recognition for his portraiture during the early to mid-19th century. His paintings often featured prominent figures of the time, including literary and political personalities. …

Francis Andrews is appointed first professor of history at the University of Dublin
Francis Andrews is appointed first professor of history at the University of Dublin Francis Andrews (1718 – 18 June 1774) was an Irish politician. …