This Day Sept 4

Day 2,115, 13:17 • Published in Ireland Ireland • by Anthony Colby


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September 4

1798 - Cornwallis moves forward from Tuam to attack Castlebar
Humbert leaves Castlebar with 800 French troops and 1000 Irish rebels and moves into Co Sligo. His plan is to march to Ulster. Humbert marches all night. Rising takes place in Longford and Westmeath
1844 - Conspiracy judgment against Daniel O'Connell is reversed by House of Lords
1851 - John Dillon, Nationalist politician, is born in Blackrock, Co. Dublin
1922 - Dónal Foley, journalist, humorist and author of 'Man Bites Dog' column in the Irish Times, is born in Ring, Co. Waterford
1976 - Women protest against men-only bathing at the Forty Foot in Sandycove.


Thousands of our ancestors died from wig poisoning.

King Edward the seventh frequently asked total strangers "not to meddle with his spoons."

The "Make Your Own Breaks" Credo:
Success is a matter of luck; just ask any failure.

Knight's Notion:
Curiosity kills more mice than cats.

Saul Lavisky's Observation:
Education is what you get from reading the small print. Experience is what you get from not reading it.

Just a reminder. Tomorrow is the election for Country President. So whether you decide to vote for Ian E Coleman, Winston Hope Smith, MoonBeam or mirek12345 be sure to vote. The more voters the better the consensus of the nation is heard. And remember, if you don't vote you don't get to complain later. Although many still do.



Thanks for taking the time to read my paper. If you liked it tell your friends. If not then tell your enemies. Just tell people alright.

Anthony Colby