Events for September 05September 5, 1724In the guise of an Irish Patriot , M. B. Drapier, Jonathan Swift publishes Drapier Letter III - one of a series of letters designed to incite the people against a new coinageRead MoreSeptember 5, 1690Having failed to take Limerick, William leaves IrelandRead MoreSeptember 5, 1785Edmond Sexton Pery resigns as Speaker of the Irish parliament on grounds of ill health. John Foster is unanimously elected to replace himRead MoreSeptember 5, 1771Benjamin Franklins visit to Ireland beginsRead More