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May 21, 1920

James Plunkett, pseudonym of James Plunkett Kelly; novelist, is born in Dublin

May 16, 1920

Soviets are proclaimed in 13 Co. Limerick creameries, including Knocklong

April 13, 1920

Liam Cosgrave, Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach, is born

March 31, 1920

British parliament accepts Irish Home Rule-law

March 30, 1920

Jack White, journalist and author, is born in Cork

March 20, 1920

Tomás MacCurtain, Lord Mayor of Cork for Sinn Féin and inventor of the famous Flying Column, is killed by Black & Tans

March 7, 1920

Ellis Dillon, novelist and childrens writer, is born in Galway

January 30, 1920

Tomás MacCurtain is elected Lord Mayor of Cork for Sinn Féin

January 24, 1920

Percy French, writer of many popular Irish songs, dies

January 20, 1920

IRA attacks Drombrane barracks, Co. Tipperary

January 15, 1920

Sinn Féin takes control of most borough and urban councils in local elections

January 2, 1920

Recruitment begins for the Black and Tans

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