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May 28

1798
Battles

May 28, 1798

Battle of Oulart Hill

On May 28, 1798, the Battle of Oulart Hill took place in County Wexford, marking a significant early engagement of the 1798 Rebellion. United Irishmen forces, primarily composed of local peasants armed with pikes, achieved a decisive victory over a detachment of the North Cork Militia. This unexpected success boosted rebel morale and encouraged widespread participation in the uprising across Wexford, leading to a rapid escalation of the rebellion in the region. The battle demonstrated the ferocity and determination of the Irish rebels against better-equipped British forces.

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1912
Politics

May 28, 1912

Founding of the Irish Labour Party

The Irish Labour Party was founded on May 28, 1912, in Clonmel, County Tipperary, as the political wing of the Irish Trades Union Congress. Its establishment was a crucial step in the development of organized labor and socialist politics in Ireland. Key figures like James Connolly and James Larkin were instrumental in its formation, aiming to represent the interests of working-class people and advocate for social and economic justice. The party quickly became a significant force in Irish politics, campaigning for workers' rights and social reforms.

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1924
Sports

May 28, 1924

International Debut at the 1924 Olympics

The Irish Free State made its international debut at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. In their first match, they defeated Bulgaria 1-0, with Paddy Duncan scoring the team's first-ever international goal. This victory saw them qualify for the quarter-finals of the tournament.

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1924
Other

May 28, 1924

Irish Free State's First International Football Match

On May 28, 1924, the Republic of Ireland national football team, then representing the Irish Free State, played its first-ever international match. Competing under the tricolour flag, the team defeated Bulgaria 1-0 in the 1924 Olympic Games held in Paris. This historic event marked a significant moment for Irish national identity and sporting representation on the international stage, following the establishment of the Irish Free State. The victory was a source of national pride and laid the foundation for future Irish participation in international football.

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