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January

Explore January through winter traditions, political turning points, writers, musicians, and anniversaries from across the Celtic world.

Stories and traditions

Highlights for January

January 25

Robert Burns and Burns Night

Explore Robert Burns, his life and works, piping connections, and the traditions of a Burns Supper.

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January in Scotland

Discover Scottish lives, conflicts, culture, and anniversaries recorded throughout the archive.

Seasonal history

Winter Traditions

Search for midwinter customs, gatherings, journeys, and events across Celtic history.

Around the Celtic world

January by country

Ireland

January 1, 1892Annie Moore, 15, of County Cork, 1st Irish Immigrant Through Ellis IslandJanuary 1, 1880Gretta Bowen, Artist, Is Born in DublinJanuary 1, 1871Gladstone's Irish Church Act Which Disestablishes the Church of Ireland Takes Effect

Scotland

January 2, 1793Thomas Muir, Lawyer and Political Activist, Arrested and Charged With Sedition.January 3, 1590Robert Boyd, Prominent Statesman of Independent Scotland, DiedJanuary 4, 2005Handsel Monday, Traditionally the Day on Which Gifts Were Exchanged in Scotland

Wales

January 6, 1801Evan Davies, Welsh Bard Known as Myfir Morganwg, BornJanuary 11, 1818Daniel Silvan Evans, a Welsh Clergyman, Scholar and Lexicographer, BornJanuary 23, 1893Dr. William Price Self Styled Welsh Druid and Chartist, Dies

England

January 4, 1642English Civil War, Attacks the English ParliamentJanuary 5, 2005England Glastonbury Thorn DayJanuary 6, 1760Richard Polwhele, a Cornish Historian Was Born