June

Earl Haig, Commander in Chief of British forces, 1915-18, founder of British Legion, born.

June 19, 1861

Parliament voted by a majority of, 330 to give votes to women over, 30 for the first time.

June 19, 1917

Birth in Dingle, Co. Kerry of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, née Treasa Kennedy; campaigner against poverty and homelessness

June 19, 1936

Mary Holland, noted journalist of the 1970s and 1980s in Northern Ireland and Scoop of the year award winner in 1994 (British Press Awards), is born in London

June 19, 1936

Sir J M Barrie, author of Peter Pan died.

June 19, 1937

Theobald Wolfe Tone, born

June 20, 1763

Theobald Wolfe Tone, posthumously known as Wolfe Tone ( 20 June 1763 – 19 November 1798) was a revolutionary exponent of Irish independence and is an iconic figure in Irish republicanism.

King John lands at Waterford

June 20, 1210

There is a general election. The first session of the Irish parliament of George I commences on 12 November, and will continue till 20 June 1716. There will be six sessions of this parliament

June 20, 1715

Adam Ferguson, philosopher, historian, Father of Sociology born Logierait, Perthshire.

June 20, 1723

Theobald Wolfe Tone born

June 20, 1764

Theobald Wolfe Tone, commonly known as Wolfe Tone (June 20, 1763 - November 19, 1798) was a leading figure in the United Irishmen Irish independence movement and is regarded as the father of Irish …

In Wexford, the Rebels retreat to Vinegar Hill. Generals Loftus, Needham and Johnston close in on Vinegar Hill. General Moore defeats Rebels at Goffs Bridge

June 20, 1798

Parliament passes Unlawful Acts Bill, extending powers against secret societies

June 20, 1810