1846
Daniel O'Connell and the Young Irelanders party split
Ireland
During the 1830’s Daniel O’Connell campaigned to attempt to repeal the Act of Union between Ireland and England which had resulted in the loss of many basic civil …
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Ireland
1846
William Smith O’Brien leads the Young Irelanders out of the Repeal Association
Ireland
William Smith O’Brien (Irish: Liam Mac Gabhann Ó Briain; 17 October 1803 – 18 June 1864) was an Irish nationalist Member of Parliament (MP) and a leader of the Young Ireland …
1846
John McLure, born
Ireland
He is one of 30 Fenian prisoners released in a general amnesty by the British government on January 05, 1871. Fenian Rising of 1867 The Fenian Rising of 1867 was a rebellion …
1846
Irish statesman, Charles Stewart Parnell, is born
Ireland
Charles Stewart Parnell (27 June 1846 ? 6 October 1891) was an Irish political leader and one of the most important figures in 19th century Ireland and the United Kingdom; William …
1846
England repeals the Corn Laws
Ireland
England Repeals the Corn Laws — The Corn Laws, first enacted in 1815, were designed to protect British landowners by imposing tariffs and restrictions on imported grain (referred …
1846
Death of Michael Moran, aka Zozimus, balladeer and storyteller
Ireland
Michael J. Moran (c. 1794 – 3 April 1846), popularly known as Zozimus /ˈzɒzɪməs/, was an Irish street rhymer. He was a resident of Dublin and also known as the “Blind Bard of …
1846
Michael Davitt, known universally as The Father of the Land League, is born in Straid, Co. Mayo
Ireland
Michael Davitt (25 March 1846 – 30 May 1906) was an Irish republican activist for a variety of causes, especially Home Rule and land reform. Following an eviction when he was four …
1847
Historian Walter Biggar Blaikie born.
Ireland
Historian Walter Biggar Blaikie born. This November 23, 1847 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1847
Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, born in Dublin
Ireland
Abraham “Bram” Stoker, (8 November 1847 – 20 April 1912) the author of the famous novel “Dracula,” was born on November 08, 1847, in 15 Marino Crescent, …
1847
Birth in Carron, Co. Clare of Michael Cusack, GAA founder
Ireland
Birth in Carron, Co. Clare of Michael Cusack, GAA founder. This September 20, 1847 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1847
Birth of Sir Alexander Campbell MacKenzie, musician and composer.
Ireland
Birth of Sir Alexander Campbell MacKenzie, musician and composer. This August 22, 1847 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1847
Acts setting up soup kitchens and rate-aided outdoor Famine relief come to an end
Ireland
Acts setting up soup kitchens and rate-aided outdoor Famine relief come to an end. This June 8, 1847 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.