august 24th

august: 24

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History

James Napper Tandy, Irish patriot, dies in exile in France.

August 24, 1803

History

Generals Cornwallis and Lake leave Dublin. Lake travels fast by road with a small force. Cornwallis travels with the main force down the Grand Canal

August 24, 1798

History

Birth in Dublin of William La Touche, founder of the Bank of Ireland

August 24, 1747

History

Earl of Murrays rebellion against Mary Queen of Scots failed.

August 24, 1565

History

Berwick on Tweed finally ceded to England (Edward IV) after changing hands, 12 times.

August 24, 1482

History

King John sails from Dublin for England. He had landed at Waterford in June and campaigned in Leinster; after a short siege, he captures Carrickfergus, where the de Lacys have made a stand. On 28 July he captures William de Braose and confiscates his land

August 24, 1210