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Today in Irish History November 5th 1688 - William of Orange arrives in England with 15,000 men 1878 - The New York Gaelic Society is formed 1987 - Death of broadcaster Eamon Andrews 1991 - Charles Haugheys leadership of Fianna Fáil is challenged 1999 - Reinforcing Manchester United’s historic ties with Ireland, the first official Irish club shops open in Dublin, Tallaght and Cork. In Dublin, United legend, Sir Bobby Charlton is on hand to meet and greet the hundreds of fans. For those who cant get to Old Trafford, the stores will offer greater access to the club’s merchandise, information and promotions. The club’s soccer schools will also be run through the shops 1999 - History is made when 22 newly-qualified air traffic controllers are presented with certificates in the first graduation ceremony held by the Irish Aviation Authority 2000 - The army and Civil Defence are on standby as a further 36 hours of heavy rainfall are predicted for parts of the country. Flood damage costs from the weekend deluge and high winds run into the millions 2001 - Politicians from all parties join hundreds of mourners on Achill Island to pay tribute to former Gaeltacht Minister and Mayo Fianna Fáil TD, Denis Gallagher 2002 - A large area of Dublin’s northside is engulfed by a huge cloud of smoke caused by a massive fire at a scrapyard at Dunsink Lane, Finglas 2002 - Matt Cooper resigns as Sunday Tribune editor to replace Eamon Dunphy as presenter of the Last Word show on Today FM 2002 - Mick McCarthy steps down as Republic of Ireland soccer manager. 2010 - Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Brendan Smith reuses a press release to announce a free cheese supplement for the poor, angering the public and generating international headlines. 2012 - Students marched against austerity in Cork 2013 - TAOISEACH Enda Kenny is facing a revolt within the Fine Gael backbenches over plans to hold a gay marriage referendum 2013 - Rugby star Brian ODriscoll and human rights campaigner Fr Peter McVerry are to be awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin. (4th) 2013 - The FAI are set to appoint Martin ONeill as Republic of Ireland manager with Roy Keane (pictured) as his assistant.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:43:07 +0000

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