Ireland

1874

Joseph McGarrity, Irish patriot, is born in Carrickmore, Co. Tyrone

Ireland

Joseph McGarrity (28 March 1874 – 4 September 1940) was an Irish-American political activist best known for his leadership in Clan na Gael in America and his support of Irish …

1874

Gladstone resigns, a Conservative administration under Disraeli takes over

Ireland

Gladstone resigns, a Conservative administration under Disraeli takes over. This February 20, 1874 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1874

Sir Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer, born in Kilkea, Co. Kildare

Ireland

Sir Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer, born in Kilkea, Co. Kildare. This February 15, 1874 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1874

James Larkin, organizer of Irish Transport and General Workers Union, is born

Ireland

James Larkin, also known as “Big Jim” Larkin, was born on January 21, 1874, in Liverpool, England. He was a prominent labor organizer and socialist politician who …

1875

Sir Hugh Lane, art collector and critic, is born in Ballybrack, Co. Cork

Ireland

Sir Hugh Percy Lane (9 November 1875 – 7 May 1915) was an Irish art dealer, collector and gallery director. He was born on November 09, 1875 in Ballybrack, County Cork, Ireland. …

1875

Death of William Howard Glover, composer and music critic

Ireland

Death of William Howard Glover, composer and music critic. This October 28, 1875 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1875

Arthur Conway, mathematician and president of University College Dublin, is born in Wexford

Ireland

Arthur Conway, mathematician and president of University College Dublin, is born in Wexford. This October 2, 1875 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1875

John Hughes Bennett, pioneer microscopist, died.

Ireland

John Hughes Bennett, pioneer microscopist, died. This September 25, 1875 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1875

National synod of Catholic bishops begins at Maynooth; they renew condemnation of Queens Colleges and condemn Trinity College

Ireland

National synod of Catholic bishops begins at Maynooth; they renew condemnation of Queens Colleges and condemn Trinity College. This August 30, 1875 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1875

John Buchan, Novelist and statesman, born in Perth.

Ireland

John Buchan, the Scottish author and politician, was born on August 26, 1875, in Perth, Scotland, and he passed away on February 11, 1940. John Buchan is best known for his …

1875

Teresa Kearney, better known as Mother Kevin, is born in Knockenrahan, Co. Wicklow

Ireland

Teresa Kearney, later known as Mother Kevin, was born in Knockenrahan, Co. Wicklow. A devoted Catholic missionary, she would go on to found the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of …

1875

Michael, 'The O'Rahilly', Irish Volunteers leader, is born in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry

Ireland

Michael Joseph O’Rahilly (Irish: Mícheál Seosamh Ó Rathaille or Ua Rathghaille; 22 April 1875 – 29 April 1916), known as The O’Rahilly, was an Irish republican and …