Celtic history archive
1901
Ireland
In Ireland, a barony is a historical subdivision of a county, analogous to the hundreds into which the counties of England were divided. Baronies were created during the Tudor …
1901
Ireland
James Stephens (26 January 1825 – 29 March 1901) was an Irish Republican, and the founding member of an originally unnamed revolutionary organisation in Dublin. This organisation, …
1901
Ireland
Viscount Brendan Bracken, politician, born in Templemore, Co. Tipperary. This February 15, 1901 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1901
Ireland
Queen Victoria, who reigned for more than 63 years, passed away on January 22, 1901. Her death marked the end of the Victorian era. After her death, her eldest son, Albert Edward, …
1902
Ireland
León Ó Broin (10 November 1902 – 26 February 1990) was an Irish civil servant, known as a writer and playwright. He wrote many plays, stories and historical works in both Irish and …
1902
Ireland
Edinburghs Balmoral Hotel opened its doors for the first time. This October 15, 1902 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1902
Ireland
James Dillon, politician and Fine Gael leader is born in Dublin. This September 26, 1902 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1902
Ireland
James Kennedy OBE (20 July 1902 – 6 April 1984), was an Irish songwriter,[1] predominantly a lyricist, putting words to existing music such as “Teddy Bears’ …
1902
Ireland
The 1902 Ibrox disaster was the collapse of a stand at Ibrox Park (now Ibrox Stadium) in Govan (now part of Glasgow), Scotland. The incident led to the deaths of 25 supporters and …
1902
Ireland
Cathleen ni Houlihan is a one-act play written by William Butler Yeats and Lady Gregory in 1902. It was first performed on 2 April of that year and first published in the October …
1902
Ireland
The Irish Association of Women Graduates and Candidate-Graduates, known today as the Irish Federation of University Women (IFUW), was established to promote higher education for …
1902
Ireland
The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH; Irish: Ord Ársa na nÉireannach) is an Irish Catholic fraternal organization. Members must be male, Catholic, and either born in Ireland or of …