Ireland

1845

Charlotte Grace O'Brien, social reformer who campaigned against conditions on emigrant ships, is born

Ireland

Charlotte Grace O’Brien (23 November 1845 – 3 June 1909) was an Irish author and philanthropist and an activist in nationalist causes and the protection of female emigrants. …

1845

A committee is formed to examine the extent of the potato crop failure and suggest remedies

Ireland

A committee is formed to examine the extent of the potato crop failure and suggest remedies. This October 31, 1845 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1845

Lady Caroline Nairne, songwriter and poet, died at Gask.

Ireland

Lady Caroline Nairne, songwriter and poet, died at Gask. This October 26, 1845 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1845

Death of Thomas Davis, revolutionary, poet, and political theorist

Ireland

Death of Thomas Davis, revolutionary, poet, and political theorist. This September 16, 1845 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1845

The arrival of the potato blight in Ireland is reported in the Dublin Evening Post

Ireland

The arrival of the potato blight in Ireland is reported in the Dublin Evening Post. This September 9, 1845 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1845

Author and poet, Emily Lawless, is born in Lyons Castle, Co. Kildare

Ireland

Author and poet, Emily Lawless, is born in Lyons Castle, Co. Kildare. This June 17, 1845 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1845

Kitty O'Shea, mistress and later, the wife of Parnell

Ireland

Kitty O’Shea, also known as Katharine O’Shea and later Katharine Parnell, is a figure of significant historical interest, primarily due to her relationship with Charles …

1846

James Standish OGrady, novelist, is born in Castletownbere, Co. Cork

Ireland

James Standish OGrady, novelist, is born in Castletownbere, Co. Cork. This September 18, 1846 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1846

John Keegan Casey , Fenian, poet and writer of Rising of the Moon is born near Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Ireland

John Keegan Casey (1846-1870) was born at the height of the famine in Mullingar, County West Meath. Best remembered as the author of The Wearing of the Green, which he is reputed …

1846

Lord John Russells Whig administration decides not to interfere with internal or export markets for food

Ireland

Lord John Russells Whig administration decides not to interfere with internal or export markets for food. This August 17, 1846 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1846

Birth of Otto Jaffe in Hamburg

Ireland

Otto Jaffe, a prominent businessman and politician in Belfast, Northern Ireland, was born on August 13, 1846, in Hamburg, Germany. Jaffe is notable for his contributions to the …

1846

The Great Southern & Western Railway line between Dublin and Carlow opens

Ireland

The Great Southern & Western Railway (GS&WR) line between Dublin and Carlow opened on August 4, 1846. This event was a significant development in the expansion of the …