Ireland

1907

Birth of Robert Tisdall, gold medalist in the 400 meter hurdles at the 1932 Olympics

Ireland

Birth of Robert Tisdall, gold medalist in the 400 meter hurdles at the 1932 Olympics. This May 16, 1907 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1907

The nationalist groups, Cumman na nGaedheal and Dungannon Clubs, combine to form the Sinn Féin (Ourselves) League

Ireland

In April 1907, Cumann na nGaedheal and the Dungannon Clubs merged as the ‘Sinn Féin League’. Negotiations continued until August when, at the National Council annual …

1907

Coslett Quin, clergyman, scholar and linguist, is born in Derriaghy, Co. Antrim

Ireland

The Rev. Canon Cosslett Quin, in Irish Cosslett Ó Cuinn (Derriaghy, County Antrim, 27 February 1907 – 6 December 1995) was a priest of the Church of Ireland who translated the New …

1907

Sir William Howard Russell, Dublin born journalist, died

Ireland

Sir William Howard Russell, the renowned journalist and war correspondent, passed away on February 11, 1907. Sir William Howard Russell, CVO (28 March 1827 – 10 February 1907) was …

1907

Synges Playboy of the Western World is performed for the first time at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, riot ensues

Ireland

The Playboy of the Western World is a three-act play written by Irish playwright John Millington Synge, first performed at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, on 26 January 1907. It is set …

1908

Cornelius Christopher Cremin, diplomat, is born in Kenmare, Co. Kerry

Ireland

Cornelius Christopher Cremin (6 December 1908 – 20 April 1987) was an Irish diplomat who was born in Kenmare, County Kerry. Con Cremin Con Cremin one of four children, Cremin was …

1908

Six women meet at the home of womens activists Hanna and Francis Sheehy-Skeffington to establish the Irish Womens Franchise League

Ireland

Six women meet at the home of womens activists Hanna and Francis Sheehy-Skeffington to establish the Irish Womens Franchise League. This November 4, 1908 entry records a moment in …

1908

Birth of film star Greer Garson in Co. Down

Ireland

Birth of film star Greer Garson in Co. Down. This September 29, 1908 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1908

Poet, educator and eventual Easter Rising rebel Patrick Pearse opens St. Ednas school for boys (Scoil Eanna)

Ireland

On 8 September 1908, Patrick Pearse — poet, educator, and future Easter Rising leader — opens St. Enda’s School for Boys (Scoil Éanna) in Rathfarnham, Dublin. Pearse …

1908

Birth of Niall Ó'Dónaill, Irish-language scholar and lexicographer, in the Rosses, Co. Donegal

Ireland

Birth of Niall Ó’Dónaill, Irish-language scholar and lexicographer, in the Rosses, Co. Donegal. This August 27, 1908 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1908

Birth in Dublin of Mervyn Wall, writer who wrote under the pseudonym of Eugene Welply

Ireland

Birth in Dublin of Mervyn Wall, writer who wrote under the pseudonym of Eugene Welply. This August 22, 1908 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1908

Roger McHugh, born

Ireland

Roger Joseph McHugh (24 July 1908 – 2 January 1987) was an Irish academic, author, playwright, politician and Irish Republican. He was educated Our Lady’s Bower, Athlone; …