1864
Stephen Lucius Gwynn, writer and nationalist, is born in Dublin
Ireland
Stephen Lucius Gwynn, writer and nationalist, is born in Dublin. This February 13, 1864 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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Ireland
1864
Matilda Knowles, Irish botanist and lichenologist, born
Ireland
Matilda Cullen Knowles (1864-1933) was a pioneering Irish botanist and lichenologist, recognized for her substantial contributions to the study of lichens and the flora of Ireland. …
1864
The National Gallery of Ireland, opens
Ireland
The National Gallery of Ireland, located in the heart of Dublin, is one of the country’s premier art institutions. It opened its doors to the public in 1864, showcasing a …
1865
James Stephens, Fenian, escapes from Richmond prison, Dublin
Ireland
James Stephens ( 26 January 1825 – 29 March 1901) was an Irish Republican, and the founding member of an originally unnamed revolutionary organisation in Dublin. This organisation, …
1865
Herbert Trench, poet, dramatist and theatre producer, in Avonmore, Co. Cork, is born
Ireland
Herbert Trench, the Irish poet, dramatist, and theatre producer, was born on November 30, 1865, in Avonmore, County Cork, Ireland. Trench was part of a literary and artistic …
1865
Róis Ní Ógáin (Rose Mabel Young), Gaelic scholar and editor of Duanaire Gaedhilge, is born
Ireland
Róis Ní Ógáin (Rose Mabel Young), Gaelic scholar and editor of Duanaire Gaedhilge, is born. This October 30, 1865 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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 …
1865
Fenian newspaper, Irish People, ceases publication
Ireland
Fenian newspaper, Irish People, ceases publication. This September 16, 1865 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1865
Police raid and close the Irish People offices; Rossa, Luby and OLeary are arrested
Ireland
Police raid and close the Irish People offices; Rossa, Luby and OLeary are arrested. This September 15, 1865 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1865
Robert Lloyd Praeger, botanist and writer, is born in Holywood, Co. Down
Ireland
Robert Lloyd Praeger, botanist and writer, is born in Holywood, Co. Down. This August 25, 1865 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1865
Canon James Owen Hannay, borns
Ireland
George A. Birmingham was the pen name of James Owen Hannay (16 July 1865 – 2 February 1950), Irish clergyman and prolific novelist. He was active in the Gaelic League, but strained …
1865
James Owen Hannay, born
Ireland
George A. Birmingham was the pen name of James Owen Hannay (16 July 1865 – 2 February 1950), Irish clergyman and prolific novelist. He was active in the Gaelic League, but strained …