1897
The first Irish Music Festival is held in Dublin
Ireland
The first Irish Music Festival is held in Dublin. This May 18, 1897 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1897
John Roberts, Welsh harpist known as Alaw Elwy Telynor Cymru, died
Ireland
John Roberts (1816-94) was descended from the Wood family, the principal family of Welsh gypsies. John Roberts was born at Rhiwlas Isaf, Llanrhaeadr, near Denbigh and, at the age …
1898
C.S. Lewis, Irish writer, literary and religious scholar, is born
Ireland
C.S. Lewis, the renowned British writer, literary scholar, Anglican lay theologian, and Christian apologist, was born on November 29, 1898, in Belfast, Ireland. While he was born …
1898
Fenian Thomas Clarke is released from Portland Prison
Ireland
Fenian Thomas Clarke is released from Portland Prison. This September 29, 1898 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1898
The first issue of Workers’ Republic
Ireland
The first issue of Workers’ Republic, a socialist newspaper edited by James Connolly, was published on August 13, 1898. The newspaper served as the voice of Connolly’s Irish …
1898
Irish Local Government Act sets up elective county and district councils
Ireland
The Irish Local Government Act of 1898 was a transformative piece of legislation that established elected county and district councils in Ireland, marking a significant shift in …
1898
Birth of Dame Ninette de Valois, Wicklow, born founder of the Royal Ballet
Ireland
Birth of Dame Ninette de Valois, Wicklow, born founder of the Royal Ballet. This June 6, 1898 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1898
Frank Aiken, revolutionary and politician from Co. Armagh, is born
Ireland
Francis Thomas Aiken (13 February 1898 – 18 May 1983) was an Irish revolutionary and politician. He was chief of staff of the Anti-Treaty IRA at the end of the Irish Civil War. …
1898
Colonel James Fitzmaurice, Irelands greatest aviator, is born in Dublin
Ireland
Colonel James Fitzmaurice was a notable Irish aviator who made significant contributions to the field of aviation during the early 20th century. He was born on January 26, 1898, in …
1898
The United Irish League, a nationalist electoral organization, is founded by William O'Brien
Ireland
The United Irish League (UIL) was a nationalist political party in Ireland, launched 23 January 1898 with the motto “The Land for the People”. Its objective to be …
1899
Irish units in the Boer army fight in the battle of Modder River
Ireland
During the Second Boer War (1899–1902), also known as the Anglo-Boer War, Irish volunteers fought on both sides of the conflict. While some Irish individuals served in the British …
1899
Death of William Allingham, poet
Ireland
William Allingham (19 March 1824 – 18 November 1889) was an Irish poet, diarist and editor. He wrote several volumes of lyric verse, and his poem “The Faeries” was much …