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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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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