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Irish Labour Party declares one-day strike in protest over conscription act Anglo-Irish agreements
On 25 April, the Irish Labour Party organized a one-day strike to protest against the conscription act. This strike was a significant event, showing the widespread opposition to British policies and the solidarity of the Irish people.
William Ford, who crossed the Atlantic from Ireland by steerage, marries fellow country woman Mary O'Hern.
William Ford, who emigrated from Ireland to the United States by steerage, marries fellow Irish immigrant Mary O’Hern. The couple would go on to have a son, Henry Ford, who would revolutionize transportation and industry by pioneering the mass production of the automobile through the moving assembly line.
Vere Foster, philanthropist and educationist, is born in Copenhagen
Vere Foster, philanthropist and educationist, is born in Copenhagen on April 25, 1819. Deeply committed to social reform in Ireland, he is best known for pioneering the use of copybooks that helped standardize handwriting instruction in Irish schools, remaining in use until the 1950s. Foster also played a key role in promoting emigration support, teachers’ training, and school infrastructure, making him one of the most influential figures in Irish educational history.
Thomas Erle, MP for Cork city, commands the centre at the Battle of Alamanza
At the Battle of Almansa (April 25, 1707), during the War of the Spanish Succession, Thomas Erle, Member of Parliament for Cork City, commands the centre of the allied army and loses his right hand in the fighting. In the same battle, David Dunbar, who would later become MP for Blessington, is wounded and captured, while John Upton, future MP for County Antrim, distinguishes himself for bravery. The battle ends in a decisive Bourbon victory, dealing a significant blow to the Anglo-Portuguese alliance in Spain.
At Caernarfon - Edward I of England declares his day old son as the Prince of Wales and thus the first pretender to the Welsh throne
In 1282 Edward, King of England was determined to achieve total victory, although the cost in time, effort and money, undoubtedly caused him dismay. Edward attacked Llywelyn from the South, from the East and from the sea.
Henry II sends his son John to Ireland
Henry II sends his son John to Ireland. John lands at Waterford on this date to assert royal control over Hugh de Lacy, whom Henry suspects of aspiring to become King of Ireland. However, John fails to bring De Lacy under control.