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1414

John Stanley, first Lord of Mann, dies

Isle-of-Mann

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. In 1405 he was …

1667

Importation Act 1667 - Irish Cattle exports to England are prohibited

Ireland

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 It was repealed by the Statute …

1671

Catholic gentry present petition to Charles II

Ireland

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 …

1779

Cement Patent No. 1207 is issued to Sligo-man Bryan Higgins

Ireland

Bryan Higgins (1741 – 1818) was an Irish natural philosopher in chemistry He was born in Collooney, County Sligo, Ireland. His father (d. 1777) was also called Dr. Bryan Higgins. …

1811

Charles Kean, actor, is born in Waterford

Ireland

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. He is remembered for …

1831

Daniel O’Connell is convicted of conspiracy

Ireland

Daniel O’Connell, the prominent Irish political leader and campaigner for Catholic emancipation and Irish civil rights, faced various legal challenges and convictions during …

1913

The Irish Transport and General Workers Union strike ends

Ireland

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 …

1928

Daniel Joseph Bradley, Irish physicist, born

Ireland

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. Born on …

1930

Breandán Ó hEithir, writer and broadcaster, is born

Ireland

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 …

1934

Joseph Devlin, Irish nationalist, dies

Ireland

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 …