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1725
Births

September 28, 1725

Birth of Arthur Guinness

Arthur Guinness, the renowned brewer and founder of the Guinness brewery, is widely celebrated as being born on September 28, 1725, in Celbridge, County Kildare. While historical records regarding his exact birthdate are somewhat ambiguous, the Guinness company officially adopted this date in 1991 to end speculation. Guinness began his brewing career in Leixlip before moving to Dublin in 1759, where he established the famous St. James's Gate Brewery. His legacy extends beyond brewing, as he was also a philanthropist and a significant figure in Irish industry. The date is often commemorated by enthusiasts of the iconic stout worldwide.

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1912
Politics

September 28, 1912

Ulster Day and the Ulster Covenant

September 28, 1912, marked 'Ulster Day,' a pivotal moment in Irish political history. On this day, over 200,000 men signed the Ulster Covenant, a solemn pledge to resist the implementation of Home Rule for Ireland. An additional 200,000 women signed a parallel declaration. The Covenant was a direct response to the Third Home Rule Bill, which Unionists, predominantly in Ulster, feared would lead to their subjugation under a Catholic-dominated Dublin parliament. The mass signing, held in Belfast City Hall and other locations, demonstrated the depth of Unionist opposition and their determination to remain part of the United Kingdom, significantly shaping the future partition of Ireland.

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1920
Battles

September 28, 1920

IRA Raid on Mallow Barracks

On September 28, 1920, during the Irish War of Independence, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) successfully raided the British military barracks in Mallow, County Cork. Led by figures like Ernie O'Malley and Liam Lynch, the Cork No. 2 Brigade executed a meticulously planned operation. Two IRA volunteers, working undercover as craftsmen, provided crucial intelligence, enabling the IRA to infiltrate the barracks when most of the garrison was on maneuvers. The raid resulted in the capture of a significant cache of weapons and ammunition, marking the first time the IRA had successfully attacked a British military barracks. The event was a major propaganda victory for the IRA, though it was followed by severe British reprisals in Mallow.

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2003
Sports

September 28, 2003

First All-Ulster All-Ireland Final

The 2003 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final was a historic occasion as it was the first time two teams from the same province, Tyrone and Armagh, contested the final. This all-Ulster clash highlighted the growing strength of football in the northern province.

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2013
Sports

September 28, 2013

Clare Emerges from the Pack

In an incredible championship where favorites failed to reach the semi-finals, Clare and Cork contested the All-Ireland final. The initial match on September 8 ended in a dramatic draw. The replay on September 28, the first All-Ireland hurling decider played on a Saturday, saw Clare win 5–16 to 3–16, securing their first title since 1997 with Shane O'Donnell scoring 3-3.

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