1927

July 10, 1927

Assassination of Kevin O'Higgins

Kevin O'Higgins, the Vice-President of the Executive Council and Minister for Justice of the Irish Free State, was assassinated on July 10, 1927. He was shot by members of the IRA while walking to Sunday Mass in Booterstown, Dublin. O'Higgins was a prominent figure in the Cumann na nGaedheal government and a key architect of the new state's legal and policing structures. His assassination sent shockwaves through the young Irish Free State, highlighting the deep divisions and political instability that persisted in the aftermath of the Irish Civil War.

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1927

Deaths

July 27, 1927

Countess Markievicz Passes Away

Revolutionary nationalist and first female cabinet minister in Europe, Constance Markievicz, died in Dublin. A key figure in the 1916 Easter Rising and Irish independence movement, she was also a suffragette and labor activist. Despite being born into the Anglo-Irish aristocracy, she dedicated her life to Irish freedom and social justice.

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1927

Sports

August 18, 1927

Inaugural Irish Open

The first Irish Open was held at Portmarnock Golf Club. George Duncan, starting 14 shots behind, scored a remarkable 74 in the final round to win the championship by one stroke over Henry Cotton and three over Jack Smith. Local professional Willie Nolan led after the first day with a course record.

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1927

Other

October 28, 1927

Cleggan Bay Disaster

On October 28, 1927, a severe storm struck Cleggan Bay in County Galway, leading to the tragic loss of 45 fishermen. The disaster, often referred to as the Cleggan Bay Disaster, claimed the lives of men from several communities, including Cleggan, Inishbofin, and Rossadilisk. The sudden and violent storm overwhelmed the fishing fleet, which was out at sea. This event remains one of the worst fishing tragedies in Irish history, deeply impacting the close-knit coastal communities of Connemara. The disaster prompted significant changes in maritime safety regulations and weather forecasting for fishing communities in Ireland.

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