IMPORTANT DATES IN IRISH HISTORY

 

July 8, 1889 - In the last official bare knuckle title fight ever held, heavyweight boxer,
          John L. Sullivan beats fellow Irishman Jack Kilrain in a world championship bout
          which lasts 75 rounds

 

July 11, 1921 - Truce is declared between IRA and English forces, thus ending the War of
          Independence military campaign

July 15, 1943 – Maurice J. Collins, Jr. born in Toledo, Ohio to Maurice & Katie Collins

 

July 17, 1945 - Shannon Airport and customs free zone opened

 

July 21, 1860 - Birth of Chauncey Olcott, famed Irish balladeer and writer of “My Wild Irish
             Rose.” He also co-wrote “Mother Machree” and “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”

July 25 - Is the feast day of St. James. Since mediaeval times, Dubliners held an annual
               drinking festival in the Saint’s honor. Fittingly, Guinness chose St. James’ Gate
              as the site for their brewery

July 27, 1669 - Molly Malone is christened in Dublin