November

Margaret Aylward, founder of the Sisters of the Holy Faith, born in Waterford

November 23, 1810

Margaret Aylward, was an Irish Catholic nun, philanthropist, and founder of the Sisters of the Holy Faith, was born on November 23, 1810, in Thomas Street, Waterford, Ireland.

Richard Croker, Boss of Tammany Hall, NY, born in Cork

November 23, 1841

Richard Welstead Croker, (November 24, 1843 – April 29, 1922) an influential American politician and a key figure in the history of Tammany Hall, was born on November 24, 1843, in the village of …

Charlotte Grace O'Brien, social reformer who campaigned against conditions on emigrant ships, is born

November 23, 1845

Charlotte Grace O’Brien (23 November 1845 – 3 June 1909) was an Irish author and philanthropist and an activist in nationalist causes and the protection of female emigrants.

Historian Walter Biggar Blaikie born.

November 23, 1847

Herbert Trench, poet, dramatist and theatre producer, in Avonmore, Co. Cork, is born

November 23, 1865

Herbert Trench, the Irish poet, dramatist, and theatre producer, was born on November 30, 1865, in Avonmore, County Cork, Ireland.

Manchester Martyrs, 3 Fenians are executed - Michael Larkin, William Philip Allen, and Michael O'Brien

November 23, 1867

The Manchester Martyrs (Irish: Mairtirígh Mhanchain) were three Irish nationalists – William Philip Allen, Michael Larkin, and Michael O’Brien – who were hanged in 1867 following their …

Sir Richard Dawson Bates, unionist politician and minister in Northern Ireland is born in Belfast

November 23, 1876

Sir Richard Dawson Bates, 1st Baronet OBE PC JP DL (23 November 1876 – 10 June 1949), known as Dawson Bates, was an Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) member of the House of Commons of Northern Ireland.

Irish Citizen Army is formed

November 23, 1913

The Irish Citizen Army (ICA) was formed in 1913, and it played a significant role in the events leading up to the Easter Rising of 1916 in Ireland.

Birth of journalist and BBC political editor, John Cole

November 23, 1927

John Morrison Cole (23 November 1927 – 7 November 2013) was a Northern Irish journalist and broadcaster, best known for his work with the BBC.

Magnus, the last King of the Isle of Man died

November 24, 1265

Magnus Olafsson, also known as Magnus III, was the last King of the Isle of Man, and he died in 1265.

David II (aged, 7) crowned at Scone.

November 24, 1331

David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371) was King of Scots from 1329 until his death in 1371.

Rout of Solway Moss

November 24, 1542

The Battle of Solway Moss took place on Solway Moss near the River Esk on the English side of the Anglo-Scottish border on 24th of November 1542 between English and Scottish forces.