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The Emergency Powers Act provides for the censorship of press messages to places outside the Free State
The Emergency Powers Act provides for the censorship of press messages to places outside the Free State The Emergency Powers Act of 1941 in Ireland, also referred to in the context of “The Emergency,” was a significant legislative measure enacted during World War II. Ireland, then known as the Irish Free State (Éire), remained officially neutral during the war. However, the global conflict had substantial implications for the country, leading to the enactment of various emergency measures. …

William Butler Yeats, Irish poet, dies
William Butler Yeats, Irish poet, dies William Butler Yeats, one of the most prominent literary figures of the 20th century, died on January 28, 1939. Yeats was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. His work was deeply influenced by the heritage and politics of Ireland, and he played a significant role in the Irish Literary Revival. …

Jimmy Shand, Scottish country dance band leader, born
Jimmy Shand, Scottish country dance band leader, born Jimmy Shand, a renowned Scottish musician and band leader, was born on January 28, 1908, in East Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. He was a key figure in popularizing Scottish country dance music, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. …

David Mary Tidmarsh , WWI Ace, born in Limerick
David Mary Tidmarsh , WWI Ace, born in Limerick Squadron Leader David Mary Tidmarsh MC (28 January 1892 – 27 November 1944) was an Irish-born flying ace of the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War, credited with seven aerial victories. …

George Fitzmaurice, Irish Renaissance playwright, is born
George Fitzmaurice, Irish Renaissance playwright, is born George Fitzmaurice, an important figure in the Irish Literary Renaissance, was born on January 28, 1877, in County Kerry, Ireland. He was a playwright known for his unique style, blending folkloric elements with modernist and absurdist techniques. …

Patrick Malley is killed by his son William Malley at Calla
Patrick Malley is killed by his son William Malley at Calla “The Playboy of the Western World” by J.M. Synge, one of the most famous Irish playwrights. Synge’s play, first performed in 1907, was inspired by a real-life event, although the details of the original incident and the play differ significantly. …

Louis Brennan, inventor, is born in Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Louis Brennan, inventor, is born in Castlebar, Co. Mayo Louis Brennan, a notable inventor and engineer, was born on January 28, 1852, in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland. He is best known for his invention of the Brennan torpedo, one of the first practical guided missiles. …

William Burke, murderer and body snatcher of Burke and Hare fame, executed
William Burke, murderer and body snatcher of Burke and Hare fame, executed William Burke, infamous for his role in the Burke and Hare murders and subsequent body-snatching scandal in 19th-century Edinburgh, Scotland, was executed on January 28, 1829. His case, along with his accomplice William Hare, became notorious and led to significant legal and social changes. …

The Iberno-Celtic Society is founded to preserve and publish the best ancient Irish literature
The Iberno-Celtic Society is founded to preserve and publish the best ancient Irish literature The Iberno-Celtic Society, founded in the early 19th century, was part of a broader movement to preserve, study, and publish ancient Irish literature. This society was one of several institutions and initiatives in Ireland and the United Kingdom dedicated to the revival and preservation of Irish culture, language, and history. …

Sir Robert McClure, polar explorer and discoverer of the North-West Passage, born in Co. Wexford
Sir Robert McClure, polar explorer and discoverer of the North-West Passage, born in Co. Wexford Sir Robert John Le Mesurier McClure, a notable figure in the history of polar exploration, was born on January 28, 1807, in Wexford, Ireland. He is best known for his role in the discovery of the Northwest Passage, the sea route through the Arctic Ocean, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. …