October 10

1084

Patrick, Bishop of Dublin, dies in a shipwreck

Ireland

Patrick, Bishop of Dublin, dies in a shipwreck. This October 10, 1084 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1711

The Linen Board meets for the first time

Ireland

The Linen Board meets for the first time. This October 10, 1711 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1771

During his visit to Ireland, Benjamin Franklin attends a meeting of the House of Commons on this date

Ireland

During his visit to Ireland, Benjamin Franklin attends a meeting of the House of Commons on this date. This October 10, 1771 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1790

Birth in Co. Tipperary of Fr. Theobald Matthew, “The Apostle of Temperance” and campaigner against alcohol

Ireland

Birth in Co. Tipperary of Fr. Theobald Matthew, “The Apostle of Temperance” and campaigner against alcohol. This October 10, 1790 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1802

Writer and geologist Hugh Miller born on the Black Isle, Cromarty.

Ireland

Writer and geologist Hugh Miller born on the Black Isle, Cromarty. This October 10, 1802 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1802

The Edinburgh Review first published.

Ireland

The first issue of The Edinburgh Review is published with the mission to “erect a higher standard of merit, and secure a bolder and purer taste in literature, and to apply …

1819

Birth in Templemore, Co. Tipperary of Charles Stanley Monck, the first Governor General of Canada

Ireland

Birth in Templemore, Co. Tipperary of Charles Stanley Monck, the first Governor General of Canada. This October 10, 1819 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1865

Magee College is opened as a combined arts and Presbyterian theological college in Derry-Londonderry

Ireland

Magee College is opened as a combined arts and Presbyterian theological college in Derry-Londonderry. This October 10, 1865 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1899

Irish Transvaal Committee formed to aid Boers against the English.

Ireland

The name of Maud Gonne was well known among Irish nationalists. Returning to Ireland, Gonne co-founded the Transvaal Committee, which supported the Afrikaners in the Boer War. 1899 …

1899

Eoin O Grownley, Irish language scholar, dies

Ireland

Eoin O Grownley, Irish language scholar, dies. This October 10, 1899 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1974

Labour won the General Election with an overall majority of three seats and Harold Wilson became Prime Minister.

Ireland

Labour won the General Election with an overall majority of three seats and Harold Wilson became Prime Minister. This October 10, 1974 entry records a moment in Celtic history …