11 December 1920 Posted on December 10, 2012 by Staff In revenge for an IRA ambush, the British forces burn and loot numerous buildings in Cork city. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work." Thomas Edison — Click here for more from Thomas Edison Related posts: 18 June 1940 26 August 1920 28 November 1920 10 January 1920 20 January 1920 10 December 1907 11 December 2005 10 December 1941 18 December 1916 1 December 1989