Aug 9, 1971
Indefinite Internment Without Trial or Charge instituted by England in six counties of Northern Ireland.
Indefinite internment without trial or charge was instituted by the British government in Northern Ireland on August 9, 1971, during a period of intense conflict known as “The Troubles.” This policy, known as Operation Demetrius, was primarily aimed at detaining members of the Irish …
Aug 9, 1850
Irish Tenant League is founded
The Irish Tenant League was founded in 1850, during a period of significant social and political unrest in Ireland. The League was established in response to the dire conditions faced by tenant farmers under the landlord system, where the majority of the Irish population rented land from a small …
Aug 9, 1757
Civil engineer Thomas Telford born.
Thomas Telford, a prominent civil engineer, was born on August 9, 1757, in Glendinning, a small village in the Scottish Borders. Telford is often referred to as the “Colossus of Roads” due to his significant contributions to civil engineering, particularly in the construction of roads, …
Aug 9, 1690
First siege of Limerick begins
Limerick (Irish: Luimneach) is a city and the county seat of County Limerick in the province of Munster, in the midwest of the Republic of Ireland. The city lies on the River Shannon, with three main crossing points near the city centre. It is chiefly renowned for its rugby heritage, including the …