1642
Irish Confederate rebels establish government at Kilkenny
Ireland
Irish Confederate rebels establish government at Kilkenny. This October 24, 1642 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1789
Work begins on the construction of the Royal Canal
Ireland
Work begins on the construction of the Royal Canal. This October 24, 1789 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1796
Artist David Roberts born in Edinburgh.
Ireland
Artist David Roberts born in Edinburgh. This October 24, 1796 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1854
Birth of Sir Horace Plunkett, agricultural reformer and politician
Ireland
Birth of Sir Horace Plunkett, agricultural reformer and politician. This October 24, 1854 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1880
Fanny Parnell launches the Ladies Land League in New York
Ireland
Fanny Parnell launches the Ladies Land League in New York. This October 24, 1880 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1916
Terence MacSwiney mayor of Cork died in an English prison on hunger strike.
Ireland
Born in Cork and educated at North Monastery Christian Brothers’ School and the Royal University of Ireland, MacSwiney was a founder member of the Cork Celtic Literary Society in …