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Joseph Devlin, Irish nationalist, dies
Joseph Devlin, Irish nationalist, dies Joseph Devlin, a prominent Irish nationalist and politician, passed away on January 18, 1934. He was a key figure in Irish politics during the early 20th century, known for his leadership and advocacy for Irish self-governance and Home Rule. …

Breandán Ó hEithir, writer and broadcaster, is born
Breandán Ó hEithir, writer and broadcaster, is born Breandán Ó hEithir, a notable Irish writer and broadcaster, was born on January 19, 1929. He is known for his contributions to Irish literature and his work as a broadcaster in Ireland. Ó hEithir’s writing often explored themes related to Irish culture, society, and history. …

Daniel Joseph Bradley, Irish physicist, born
Daniel Joseph Bradley, Irish physicist, born Daniel Joseph Bradley FRS FInstP MRIA (18 January 1928 – 7 February 2010) was an Irish physicist, and Emeritus Professor of Optical Electronics, at Trinity College, Dublin. …

The Irish Transport and General Workers Union strike ends
The Irish Transport and General Workers Union strike ends The Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union (ITGWU) strike, also known as the Dublin Lockout, was a major labor dispute that occurred in 1913 in Dublin, Ireland. The strike came to an end in early 1914, not 1913. The dispute began when employers in Dublin, led by William Martin Murphy, attempted to suppress the ITGWU, which was one of the largest and most influential trade unions in Ireland at the time. …

Daniel O’Connell is convicted of conspiracy
Daniel O’Connell is convicted of conspiracy Daniel O’Connell, the prominent Irish political leader and campaigner for Catholic emancipation and Irish civil rights, faced various legal challenges and convictions during his activism. One of these significant events occurred in 1831 when he was convicted of conspiracy. …

Charles Kean, actor, is born in Waterford
Charles Kean, actor, is born in Waterford Charles John Kean (18 January 1811 – 22 January 1868), was an Irish-born English actor and theatre manager, best known for his revivals of Shakespearean plays. …

Cement Patent No. 1207 is issued to Sligo-man Bryan Higgins
Cement Patent No. 1207 is issued to Sligo-man Bryan Higgins Bryan Higgins (1741 – 1818) was an Irish natural philosopher in chemistry …

Catholic gentry present petition to Charles II
Catholic gentry present petition to Charles II The petition presented by Catholic gentry to King Charles II in 1671 was a significant event in the history of Catholicism in England. This petition, known as the “Catholic Remonstrance,” was a formal document in which English Catholics expressed their grievances and sought greater religious tolerance and political rights. …

Importation Act 1667 - Irish Cattle exports to England are prohibited
Importation Act 1667 - Irish Cattle exports to England are prohibited The Importation Act 1667 was an act of the Parliament of England (19 & 20 Cha. 2. c. 12) which banned Irish cattle from being sold in England. It was repealed by the Statute Law Revision Act 1863. …

John Stanley, first Lord of Mann, dies
John Stanley, first Lord of Mann, dies Sir John Stanley, King and Lord of Man and the Isles (c.1350 - 1414), the first of that name was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and titular King of the Isle of Man. …