On August 27, 1920 in Celtic History
Birth of james molyneaux, ulster unionist party leader
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1937
The first traffic lights in the Free State are installed at the junction of Merrion Square and Clare Street
August 27, 1937
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1928
The Galway Gaelic Theatre, opens with Micheál Mac Liammóirs production of Diarmuid agus Gráinne
August 27, 1928
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1908
Birth of Niall Ó'Dónaill, Irish-language scholar and lexicographer, in the Rosses, Co. Donegal
August 27, 1908
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1870
The Oceanic, a liner built in Belfast by Harland and Wolff for the White Star Line, is launched
August 27, 1870
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1695
The second Irish parliament of William III is called in Dublin; Robert Rochfort is unanimously elected Speaker
August 27, 1695