Ireland

1905

Pat O'Callaghan, physician, hammer-thrower an Olympic gold medal is born near Kanturk, Co. Cork

Ireland

Pat O’Callaghan – Ireland’s First Olympic Gold Medalist On this date, Pat O’Callaghan was born near Kanturk, County Cork. A physician by training and an exceptional athlete, …

1905

Birth of James “Snowy” Dunne, widely regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest centre forwards.

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James “Snowy” Dunne, one of Ireland’s greatest centre-forwards, is born in Dublin on September 25, 1906. Known for his prolific goal-scoring ability, Dunne had a distinguished …

1905

Brian Coffey, poet and scientist, is born in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

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Brian Coffey, poet and scientist, is born in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. This June 8, 1905 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1905

Construction of the Kings Theatre in Edinburgh commences.

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Construction of the Kings Theatre in Edinburgh commences. This May 28, 1905 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1905

Mary Browne from Roscommon becomes the first Ban Garda, a woman police officer.

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Mary Browne from Roscommon becomes the first Ban Garda, a woman police officer. This May 12, 1905 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1905

Capt. William O'Shea, politician and accuser of Parnell, dies in Hove

Ireland

Captain William Henry O’Shea (1840 – 22 April 1905) was an Irish soldier and Member of Parliament. He is best known for being the ex-husband of Katharine O’Shea, the …

1905

An Oige, Irish Youth Hostel Association is established

Ireland

An Oige, Irish Youth Hostel Association is established. This April 14, 1905 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1905

Pádraic Fallon, poet and playwright, is born

Ireland

Pádraic Fallon was born on January 03, 1905. He was an Irish poet and playwright known for his contributions to Irish literature. His work often touched on themes related to Irish …

1906

Michael Cusack, one of the founders of the GAA, died

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Michael Cusack, one of the founders of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), passed away on November 27, 1906. He was a key figure in the establishment of the GAA in 1884, along …

1906

Saidie Paterson, trade unionist and peace activist, born in Belfast

Ireland

Saidie Patterson MBE (25 November 1906 – 16 January 1985) was a feminist, trade unionist and peace activist in Northern Ireland. Saidie Patterson was born Sarah McKinley Moore[1] …

1906

Charles Lynch, pianist, is born in Parkgariff, Co. Cork

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Charles Lynch, pianist, is born in Parkgariff, Co. Cork. This October 22, 1906 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1906

Trevor G. McVeagh, cricket, hockey, squash and tennis player, is born in Athboy, Co. Meath

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Trevor G. McVeagh, cricket, hockey, squash and tennis player, is born in Athboy, Co. Meath. This September 16, 1906 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland. …