1854
William Smith, founder of the Boys Brigade, born.
Ireland
William Smith, founder of the Boys Brigade, born. This October 27, 1854 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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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.
1854
Oscar Wilde, playwright, novelist and essayist is born in Dublin
Ireland
Oscar Wilde, playwright, novelist and essayist is born in Dublin. This October 16, 1854 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1854
Patrick Geddes - Scottish Botanist born.
Ireland
Sir Patrick Geddes (1854 - 1932) was Scottish biologist and botanist, known also as an innovative thinker in the fields of urban planning and education He was responsible for …
1854
Birth in Kinvara, Co. Galway of Francis Arthur Fahy who wrote the song, Galway Bay
Ireland
Birth in Kinvara, Co. Galway of Francis Arthur Fahy who wrote the song, Galway Bay. This September 29, 1854 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1854
The Great North of Scotland Railway opened, running from Aberdeen to Huntly.
Ireland
The Great North of Scotland Railway opened, running from Aberdeen to Huntly. This September 19, 1854 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1854
David Dunbar Buick was born at, 26 Green Street, Arbroath. He emigrated to the USA with his parents at the age of two.
Ireland
David Dunbar Buick is born at 26 Green Street, Arbroath, Scotland, on September 17, 1854. He emigrates to the United States with his parents at the age of two, settling in Detroit, …
1854
Birth of Fanny Parnell, Land League agitator and sister of Charles Stewart Parnell
Ireland
Birth of Fanny Parnell, Land League agitator and sister of Charles Stewart Parnell. This September 3, 1854 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1854
Eestablishment of a national gallery of paintings, sculpture and fine arts in Ireland
Ireland
The statutory provision for the establishment of a national gallery of paintings, sculpture, and fine arts in Ireland was made in 1854, leading to the creation of the National …
1854
Charles Davis Lucas first recipient of the Victoria Cross
Ireland
Charles Davis Lucas, born in Drumagole, County Armagh, performs a remarkable act of bravery at the age of 20 during the Crimean War. Serving as a mate in the Royal Navy aboard HMS …
1854
Harry Furniss, caricaturist, is born in Wexford
Ireland
Harry Furniss (26 March 1854 – 14 January 1925) was a British illustrator. He established his career on the Illustrated London News before moving to Punch. He also illustrated …
1854
William Smith O'Brien, leader of the 1848 rebellion, is pardoned
Ireland
William Smith O’Brien, leader of the 1848 rebellion, is pardoned. This February 26, 1854 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.