Ireland

1916

O'Neil of the Glen, the first production released by the Film Company of Ireland, premiers at Dublins Bohemian Theatre

Ireland

“O’Neil of the Glen,” the first production released by the Film Company of Ireland, premiered at Dublin’s Bohemian Theatre in 1916. This event was …

1916

Roger Casement is convicted of treason and sentenced to death

Ireland

Roger Casement is convicted of treason and sentenced to death. This June 29, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1916

The Ulster Unionist Council agrees to the immediate implementation of Home Rule if six Ulster counties are temporarily excluded

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The Ulster Unionist Council agrees to the immediate implementation of Home Rule if six Ulster counties are temporarily excluded. This June 12, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1916

Death of Listowel man Lord Kitchener

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Death of Listowel man Lord Kitchener. This June 5, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1916

HMS Hampshire sank off Orkney after striking a mine. Lord Kitchener, conqueror of Sudan, was drowned.

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HMS Hampshire sank off Orkney after striking a mine. Lord Kitchener, conqueror of Sudan, was drowned. This June 5, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1916

Conscription to the armed forces began for the first time.

Ireland

Conscription to the armed forces began for the first time. This May 24, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1916

Clocks and watches go forward one hour as the Daylight Saving Act (Summer Time) is introduced

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Clocks and watches go forward one hour as the Daylight Saving Act (Summer Time) is introduced. This May 21, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1916

Irish Patriots, Seán MacDiarmada and James Connolly are executed at Kilmainham Gaol

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Irish Patriots, Seán MacDiarmada and James Connolly are executed at Kilmainham Gaol. This May 12, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1916

During the House of Commons debate on the Irish crises, John Dillon urges the cessation of executions

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During the House of Commons debate on the Irish crises, John Dillon urges the cessation of executions. This May 11, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1916

Irish Patriot, Thomas Kent, is executed at Cork Detention Barracks

Ireland

Irish Patriot, Thomas Kent, is executed at Cork Detention Barracks. This May 9, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1916

Irish patriots, Michael Mallin, Eamonn Ceannt, Cornelius Con Colbert and Sean Heuston are executed in Kilmainham gaol

Ireland

Irish patriots, Michael Mallin, Eamonn Ceannt, Cornelius Con Colbert and Sean Heuston are executed in Kilmainham gaol. This May 8, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1916

The U-20, a German U-boat commanded by Captain Schweiger, sinks the Centurion off the south-east Irish coast

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The U-20, a German U-boat commanded by Captain Schweiger, sinks the Centurion off the south-east Irish coast. This May 6, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …