Cork began a three-year dominance of the championship in 1892. Their All-Ireland final against Dublin was controversial, as referee Dan Fraher initially awarded a goal to Cork but then referred the decision to the GAA's Central Council. Dublin had already left the field, leading to Cork being awarded the title.
Read the full story →On March 26, 1920, Alan Bell, a resident magistrate and former district inspector of the Royal Irish Constabulary, was assassinated in Dublin. Bell was leading an investigation into the funding of the republican movement, particularly focusing on the Sinn Féin party's finances. He was shot dead by Michael Collins's 'squad', a special unit of the IRA. His killing was a significant act during the Irish War of Independence, demonstrating the IRA's determination to disrupt British administration and intelligence efforts in Ireland.
Read the full story →On March 26, 1922, an army convention of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) took place in the Mansion House, Dublin. Attended by 220 delegates representing 52 of the IRA's 73 brigades, the convention passed a resolution repudiating the authority of Dáil Éireann, the parliament of the Irish Free State. This event highlighted the deep divisions within the republican movement following the Anglo-Irish Treaty and set the stage for the Irish Civil War, as a significant portion of the IRA refused to accept the legitimacy of the new Irish government.
Read the full story →Timothy Michael Healy, a prominent Irish nationalist politician, barrister, and journalist, died on March 26, 1931, at the age of 75. Healy was a significant figure in Irish politics for over five decades, serving as a Member of Parliament for various constituencies and as the first Governor-General of the Irish Free State from 1922 to 1928. Known for his sharp wit and often controversial political stances, he played a crucial role in the Home Rule movement and the establishment of the Irish Free State, leaving a lasting impact on Irish political landscape.
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