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Shots were fired in the crowd at a junior soccer match in Belfast between Linfield Rangers and Springfield Amateurs £onthisday in 1914. https://t.co/ZRtU1GLcGz
Today in 1916, Éamonn Ceannt, Con Colbert, Seán Heuston and Michael Mallin were executed for their role in the Easter Rising
Read about how the First World War and the Easter Rising affected how #StPatricksDay was celebrated in Ireland and around the world https://t.co/GROyOZXSIz
A news report this week in 1917 claimed to have found the modern day Joan of Arc, after a 20 year old woman said she heard divine voices calling on her to take part in the struggle to free France from her enemy. https://t.co/gLcEEMMkQQ
In 1915 the population of Ireland grew for the first time since the Great Famine. The increase was believed to have been because fewer people were emigrating. https://t.co/o3tBCMNoPt
John L Sullivan died #onthisday 100 years ago. At the time he was considered to be one of the greatest prize-fighters. The boxer, who was of Irish descent, was nicknamed the 'Boston Strong Boy' https://t.co/bPuiLWrTSh
Looking for something to read over the next few days? Here's 10 feature and analysis articles that best explain what was happening in 1917: https://t.co/qC6yJuNbv0
On this day in 1915 cricketer WG Grace died. He was considered one of the greatest players of the sport. https://t.co/dVKuyd3buI
Parnell Day in 1914 was marked with a parade of 3000 men from the Volunteers and ICA marching throughout Dublin. https://t.co/8B37hSVnU3
This week in 1916 a meeting in Dublin discussed the importance of educating children about the dangers of alcohol https://t.co/R9mPCPhZK8