Celtic history archive
1878
Ireland
. Major Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen, KBE, RA, RHA (27 November 1878 – 29 September 1931) in Stillorgan, County Dublin, Ireland He was an Irish artist who worked mainly in …
1878
Ireland
Margaret Cousins, born Margaret Gillespie, was a notable suffragist and social activist. She was born in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland, on October 07, 1878. Margaret Cousins is …
1878
Ireland
Between October 24 and this date, Fenians propose a New Departure - an alliance with the Parnellites. This October 27, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1878
Ireland
Birth of Margaret (Gretta) Cousins, Irish womens rights activist. This October 7, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1878
Ireland
New York Gaelic Society is formed. This October 5, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1878
Ireland
Birth of Oliver St. John Gogarty, writer, and the model for the stately, plump Buck Mulligan in Joyces Ulysses. This August 17, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1878
Ireland
The Intermediate Education Act grants female students the right to participate in public examinations and to enter into careers and professions. This August 16, 1878 entry records …
1878
Ireland
Margaret Pearse, born on August 4, 1878, in Dublin, Ireland, was a teacher, politician, and the sister of the famous Irish revolutionary leader Pádraic Pearse. Margaret Pearse …
1878
Ireland
George M. Cohan was a prominent American entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer. He was born on July 3, 1878, in Providence, Rhode Island, …
1878
Ireland
Sinéad de Valera, née Flanagan; teacher and writer, is born in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. This June 3, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1878
Ireland
First Tay rail bridge opens. It was to collapse, 18 months later in the Tay Bridge Disaster. This June 1, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1878
Ireland
Birth of Charles Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 7th Marquis Londonderry and unionist politician. This May 13, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.