Celtic history archive
1929
Ireland
The first official celebration of Bloomsday occurred on June 16, 1929, marking the 25th anniversary of the day depicted in James Joyce’s novel Ulysses. This event took place at the …
1929
Ireland
Birth of Peter Rafferty, diplomat. This June 8, 1929 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1929
Ireland
John Montague (28 February 1929 − 10 December 2016) was an Irish poet. Born in the United States, he was raised in Ulster in the north of Ireland. He published a number of volumes …
1929
Ireland
Brian Friel (born January 09, 1929 – died October 02, 2015) was an acclaimed Irish playwright, short story writer, and novelist. He is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s …
1929
Ireland
Playwright Brian Friel, best known for his works such as “Dancing at Lughnasa,” was born on January 09, 1929. Brian Friel is one of Ireland’s most celebrated and …
1930
Ireland
The Statute of Westminster is a piece of legislation that was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom in 1931. The statute is significant in the constitutional history of …
1930
Ireland
Mary Harris Jones, better known as Mother Jones, was a prominent Irish born, American labor and community organizer, former schoolteacher, as well as a prominent union leader. She …
1930
Ireland
The Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstake was a lottery established in the Irish Free State in 1930 as the Irish Free State Hospitals’ Sweepstake to finance hospitals. It is …
1930
Ireland
Michael Collins, an Irish American, born in Rome. This October 31, 1930 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1930
Ireland
Richard St. John Harris (born October 01, 1930 – died October 25, 2002) was an Irish actor, singer, and songwriter who had a successful career in film, theater, and music. He is …
1930
Ireland
Actor Richard Harris is born in Limerick. This October 1, 1930 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1930
Ireland
George Bernard Shaw refuses a peerage. This September 29, 1930 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.