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January in Celtic History

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.

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Seasonal history

Winter Traditions

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

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January by country

Ireland

January 1, 1892Annie Moore, 15, of County Cork, 1st Irish Immigrant Through Ellis Island January 1, 1880Gretta Bowen, Artist, Is Born in Dublin January 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, Died January 4, 2005Handsel Monday, Traditionally the Day on Which Gifts Were Exchanged in Scotland

Wales

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

England

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

Chronological archive

January history

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January 1, 1892

Annie Moore, 15, of County Cork, 1st Irish Immigrant Through Ellis Island

January 1, 1880

Gretta Bowen, Artist, Is Born in Dublin

January 1, 1871

Gladstone's Irish Church Act Which Disestablishes the Church of Ireland Takes Effect

January 1, 1862

Harland & Wolff Shipyard Founded - Built the RMS Titanic

January 1, 1801

Act of Union Goes Into Effect, Merging the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland

January 1, 1801

George Benn, Businessman and Historian of Belfast, Is Born in Tandragee, Co. Armagh

January 1, 1790

James Wills, Clergyman and Writer, Is Born in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

January 1, 1767

Maria Edgeworth, Irish Author, Is Born

January 1, 1710

Charles O'Conor of Belanagare, an Irish Writer, Is Born

January 1, 1602

Hugh O'Neill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone, Defeated at Kinsale

January 2, 1920

Recruitment Begins for the Black and Tans

January 2, 1910