Ireland

1896

The City and Suburban Ground now known as Croke Park, hosts a soccer match for the first time

Ireland

The City and Suburban Ground now known as Croke Park, hosts a soccer match for the first time. This May 18, 1896 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1896

Austin Clarke, considered to be the greatest poet of his generation after Yeats, is born

Ireland

Austin Clarke, considered to be the greatest poet of his generation after Yeats, is born. This May 9, 1896 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1896

A demonstration of the cinématographe is held in Dublin at Dan Lowreys Star of Erin theatre

Ireland

Cinematograph, kinematograph, or Animatograph is an early term for several types of motion picture film mechanisms. The name was used for movie cameras as well as film projectors, …

1896

An Irishman wins an Olympic gold medal for the first time, when John Pius Boland triumphs in tennis

Ireland

John Mary Pius Boland (16 September 1870 – 17 March 1958) was an Irish Nationalist politician, and Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great …

1896

Horace Plunkett and W.E.H. Lecky, support John Redmonds plea for clemency for Irish political prisoners

Ireland

Horace Plunkett and W.E.H. Lecky, support John Redmonds plea for clemency for Irish political prisoners. This February 17, 1896 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1896

Lady Jane Wilde (Spiranza), poet, nationalist and the mother of Oscar, dies in London

Ireland

Lady Jane Wilde, known by her pen name “Speranza,” was a notable Irish poet, nationalist, and the mother of Oscar Wilde, one of the most famous playwrights and literary figures of …

1897

Kate O'Brien, Irish novelist and playwright, born

Ireland

Kate O’Brien, the Irish novelist and playwright, was born on December 3, 1897, in Limerick City, Ireland. She became known for her literary contributions, addressing themes …

1897

HRH Duke of York opened the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.

Ireland

HRH Duke of York opened the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. This September 10, 1897 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1897

Ronald Ross, the first Scot to win a Nobel prize (in, 1902) dissected a mosquito and established the link with malaria.

Ireland

Ronald Ross, the first Scot to win a Nobel prize (in, 1902) dissected a mosquito and established the link with malaria. This August 20, 1897 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1897

James Connolly is arrested during a demonstration commemorating 1798; Maud Gonne pays the fine for his release

Ireland

James Connolly is arrested during a demonstration commemorating 1798; Maud Gonne pays the fine for his release. This June 21, 1897 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1897

First publication of Dracula, written by Dublin man Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker

Ireland

First publication of Dracula, written by Dublin man Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker. This May 26, 1897 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1897

Oscar Wilde is released from prison; he goes to live in France

Ireland

Oscar Wilde is released from prison; he goes to live in France. This May 18, 1897 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.