1903
Thomas Sloan and others found the Independent Orange Order in Belfast
Ireland
Thomas Sloan and others found the Independent Orange Order in Belfast. This June 11, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1903
The floral clock in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, began operation
Ireland
On this date, the world’s first floral clock began operation in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. Designed by city park superintendent John McHattie and clockmaker James Ritchie, …
1903
Ewart Milne, poet, is born in Dublin
Ireland
Ewart Milne, poet, is born in Dublin. This May 25, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1903
Shelah Richards, actress and producer, is born in Dublin
Ireland
Shelah Richards, actress and producer, is born in Dublin. This May 23, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1903
Bing Crosby, descendant of Irish immigrants, is born in Tacoma, Washington
Ireland
Bing Crosby, descendant of Irish immigrants, is born in Tacoma, Washington. This May 3, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1903
Aberdeen Football Club was founded.
Ireland
Aberdeen Football Club was founded. This April 14, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1903
St. Patrick's Day, becomes a bank day
Ireland
Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. ’the Day of the Festival of Patrick’), is a religious and cultural holiday held …
1903
Charles Gavan Duffy, Young Irelander, is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
Ireland
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, KCMG, PC (12 April 1816 – 9 February 1903), was an Irish poet and journalist (editor of The Nation), Young Irelander and tenant-rights activist. After …
1903
Joseph Parry, composer of the Welsh Opera Blodwen, died
Ireland
Joseph Parry, composer of the Welsh Opera Blodwen, died. This February 17, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1904
Birth of poet Patrick Kavanagh in Inishkeen, Co. Monaghan
Ireland
Birth of poet Patrick Kavanagh in Inishkeen, Co. Monaghan. This October 21, 1904 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1904
Lord Dunraven forms the Irish Reform Association to campaign for some devolution
Ireland
In 1904, Lord Dunraven, a moderate Unionist and former member of the Irish Unionist Alliance, founded the Irish Reform Association. His goal was to promote limited devolution for …
1904
James Joyce had his first date with Nora Barnacle
Ireland
James Joyce had his first date with Nora Barnacle. This June 16, 1904 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.