Events for May 23May 23, 1794As part of a crack-down on seditious activity during Britains war with France, the Dublin United Irishmen are supressedRead MoreMay 23, 1920Oliver Plunkett is beatified by Pope Benedict XVRead MoreMay 23, 1903Shelah Richards, actress and producer, is born in DublinRead MoreMay 23, 1561The first court of High Commission, a group of officials and Protestant clergy, is set up to enforce the Reformation in IrelandRead More
