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1225
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December 11, 1225

Canonization of Laurence O'Toole

On December 11, 1225, Lorcán Ua Tuathail, known in English as Laurence O'Toole, was canonized by Pope Honorius III. Laurence O'Toole served as the Archbishop of Dublin during the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. He played a crucial role in the Irish Church Reform Movement and acted as a mediator between various factions during a turbulent period in Irish history. His canonization, just 45 years after his death, reflects his significant influence and the widespread belief in his sanctity.

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1920
Battles

December 11, 1920

The Burning of Cork

On the night of December 11-12, 1920, during the Irish War of Independence, Auxiliary policemen, in retaliation for an IRA ambush, burned much of the commercial center of Cork city to the ground. This devastating act of reprisal resulted in the destruction of over five acres of property, including the City Hall, and caused significant financial damage. The event highlighted the brutal nature of the conflict and the severe measures taken by British forces against Irish civilians.

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1971
Battles

December 11, 1971

IRA Bomb Attack on Shankill Road

On December 11, 1971, a no-warning bomb attack by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) on a furniture showroom on the Shankill Road in Belfast resulted in the deaths of two men and two children. Nineteen other individuals were injured, some seriously. This tragic incident was part of the escalating violence during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, a period marked by intense ethno-nationalist conflict. The attack underscored the devastating impact of the conflict on civilian lives and communities.

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