1908
Birth of Vincent Barry, organic chemist, in Cork
Ireland
Birth of Vincent Barry, organic chemist, in Cork. This May 17, 1908 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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Ireland
1908
Sinn Fein contests its first election, County Leitrim
Ireland
Sinn Fein contests its first election, County Leitrim. This February 23, 1908 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1908
Jimmy Shand, Scottish country dance band leader, born
Ireland
Jimmy Shand, a renowned Scottish musician and band leader, was born on January 28, 1908, in East Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. He was a key figure in popularizing Scottish country dance …
1908
The 1st Glasgow Scout troop was registered, the first to be formed
Ireland
The 1st Glasgow Scout Group in Scotland holds the earliest known registration certificate, dated 26 January 1908, issued by The Boy Scouts Association. The Group was formed from …
1909
Birth in Dublin of Sir Francis Bacon, painter
Ireland
Birth in Dublin of Sir Francis Bacon, painter. This October 28, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1909
The Engineering and Scientific Association of Ireland assures the population that flying machines will never be of any practical use
Ireland
The Engineering and Scientific Association of Ireland assures the population that flying machines will never be of any practical use. This October 25, 1909 entry records a moment …
1909
Artist Tom Carr is born is Belfast
Ireland
Artist Tom Carr is born is Belfast. This September 21, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1909
Geoffrey Bing, born
Ireland
Geoffrey Henry Cecil Bing (24 July 1909 – 24 April 1977) was a British barrister and politician who served as the Labour Member of Parliament for Hornchurch from 1945 to 1955. He …
1909
Charlotte Grace OBrien, Irish social reformer dies
Ireland
Charlotte Grace OBrien, Irish social reformer dies. This June 4, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1909
Robert Dudley Edwards, historian, is born in Dublin
Ireland
Robert Dudley Edwards, historian, is born in Dublin. This June 4, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1909
Birth of football player, coach and manager Sir Matt Busby
Ireland
Birth of football player, coach and manager Sir Matt Busby. This May 26, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1909
Oscar Slater found guilty of murder.
Ireland
Oscar Slater found guilty of murder. This May 25, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.