Ireland

1881

Martin Sheridan, the world’s greatest athlete, is born in Bohola, Co. Mayo

Ireland

Martin John Sheridan (March 28, 1881 – March 27, 1918) was a three time Olympic Games gold medallist. He was born in Bohola, County Mayo, Ireland, and died in St. Vincent’s …

1881

The Peace Preservation Act, controlling possession and importation of arms, is enacted

Ireland

The Peace Preservation (Ireland) Act of 1881 was indeed a piece of legislation enacted by the British Parliament, led by PM William Ewart Gladstone, during a period of political …

1881

Thomas Carlyle, writer and historian, died in London

Ireland

Thomas Carlyle, the influential Scottish writer, historian, and social critic, died in London on February 5, 1881. Carlyle was a leading figure in Victorian literature, known for …

1881

Irish Land League organizer Michael Davitt is arrested again in Dublin

Ireland

Michael Davitt, a key figure in the Irish Land War of the late 19th century and the founder of the Irish National Land League, was arrested multiple times due to his political …

1881

Anna Parnell sets up the Committee of the Ladies Land League in Dublin

Ireland

Anna Parnell’s establishment of the Ladies’ Land League in Ireland in 1881 was a significant moment in both Irish history and the history of women’s involvement …

1881

William O'Brien, trade unionist, is born

Ireland

William O’Brien (23 January 1881 – 31 October 1968) was a politician and trade unionist in Ireland. While rarely dominating the political spotlight, O’Brien was …

1882

Special inquiry into the Phoenix Park murders, in which Parnell is falsely implicated

Ireland

The Phoenix Park Murders were the fatal stabbings of Lord Frederick Cavendish, the newly appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland and Thomas Henry Burke, the Permanent Undersecretary …

1882

The Irish Nationalist League is founded

Ireland

The Irish Nationalist League is founded. This October 17, 1882 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1882

Eamon de Valera, Fianna Fáil leader, Taoiseach and president of Ireland, is born in Brooklyn, NY

Ireland

Éamon de Valera, nationalist leader, founder of Fianna Fáil, Taoiseach, and later President of Ireland, is born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 14, 1882, to an Irish mother, …

1882

Birth of Sean O Ceallaigh, Irelands second president

Ireland

Birth of Sean O Ceallaigh, Irelands second president. This August 25, 1882 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1882

Birth in Gloucester of Arthur Luce, a professor of philosophy and fellow of Trinity College in Dublin for 65 years

Ireland

Birth in Gloucester of Arthur Luce, a professor of philosophy and fellow of Trinity College in Dublin for 65 years. This August 21, 1882 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1882

Charles Stewart Parnell becomes a Freeman of the city of Dublin

Ireland

Charles Stewart Parnell (June 27, 1846 ? October 06, 1891) was an Irish political leader and one of the most important figures in 19th century Ireland and the United Kingdom; …