1933
Founding of Fine Gael Party
Ireland
Founding of Fine Gael Party. This September 8, 1933 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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Ireland
1933
Cummann na nGaedheal, the Centre Party, and the National Guard, once known as the Blueshirts, join forces to form Fine Gael
Ireland
Cummann na nGaedheal, the Centre Party, and the National Guard, once known as the Blueshirts, join forces to form Fine Gael. This September 2, 1933 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1933
The National Guard is banned
Ireland
The National Guard is banned. This August 22, 1933 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1933
Anti-Fianna Fáil Army Comrades Association goes Fascist
Ireland
In January 1933, the Fianna Fáil government called a surprise election, which the government won comfortably. The election campaign saw a serious escalation of rioting between …
1933
Eoin O'Duff becomes leader Blueshirts
Ireland
Eoin O’Duffy (born Owen Duffy; 28 January 1890 – 30 November 1944) was an Irish revolutionary military commander and police commissioner who later became a fascist leader. He …
1933
Archibald Knox, Manx Celtic artist, died
Ireland
Archibald Knox, Manx Celtic artist, died. This February 22, 1933 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1933
Fianna Fáil wins a general election
Ireland
Fianna Fáil meaning “Soldiers of Destiny” or “Warriors of Fál”), officially Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party is a conservative and Christian-democratic …
1934
Birth of John McGahern, known primarily for his novel, The Dark
Ireland
John McGahern, the acclaimed Irish writer, was born on November 12, 1934, in Knockanroe, County Leitrim, Ireland. John McGahern (12 November 1934 – 30 March 2006) was an Irish …
1934
Joseph Devlin, Irish nationalist, dies
Ireland
Joseph Devlin, a prominent Irish nationalist and politician, passed away on January 18, 1934. He was a key figure in Irish politics during the early 20th century, known for his …
1935
Robert Knox, Scottish surgeon and zoologist, died
Ireland
Robert Knox, FRSE FRCSE, born on September 4, 1791, and passing away on December 20, 1862, was a Scottish anatomist and ethnologist, whose career and reputation were significantly …
1935
Martin O'Meara, VC, was an Irish-born Australian recipient of the Victoria Crossy, died
Ireland
Martin O’Meara, VC (6 November 1885 – 20 December 1935) was an Irish-born Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy …
1935
Ornithologist and painter Archibald Thorburn died.
Ireland
Ornithologist and painter Archibald Thorburn died. This October 9, 1935 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.