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Debate on new Constitution commences
Debate on new Constitution commences …

During the House of Commons debate on the Irish crises, John Dillon urges the cessation of executions
During the House of Commons debate on the Irish crises, John Dillon urges the cessation of executions …

John Roberts, Welsh harpist known as Alaw Elwy Telynor Cymru, died
John Roberts, Welsh harpist known as Alaw Elwy Telynor Cymru, died John Roberts (1816-94) was descended from the Wood family, the principal family of Welsh gypsies. John Roberts was born at Rhiwlas Isaf, Llanrhaeadr, near Denbigh and, at the age of 14, started his career as a drummer boy with the 23rd Battalion of th …

Henry Cooke, Presbyterian minister, is born at Grillagh, near Maghera, Co Derry
Henry Cooke, Presbyterian minister, is born at Grillagh, near Maghera, Co Derry …

Battle of Fontenoy, the Irish Brigade of the French army under Lieutenant Charles O'Brien repulses the British and wins the day
Battle of Fontenoy, the Irish Brigade of the French army under Lieutenant Charles O'Brien repulses the British and wins the day …