1936
Mary Holland, noted journalist, is born in London
Ireland
Mary Holland, an influential journalist renowned for her fearless reporting on Northern Ireland during the Troubles, was born in London on June 19, 1935. She became particularly …
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Ireland
1936
Fianna Fáil maintains links with the IRA until 1934 and then, on this date, declares them to be an illegal organisation.
Ireland
Fianna Fáil maintains links with the IRA until 1934 and then, on this date, declares them to be an illegal organisation. This June 18, 1936 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1936
Aer Lingus opens routes to Bristol and London
Ireland
Aer Lingus opens air routes to Bristol and London, commencing with a flight from Baldonnell to Bristol on this date. This marked a milestone in Irish aviation history as Aer …
1936
Maiden voyage of liner Queen Mary.
Ireland
Maiden voyage of liner Queen Mary. This May 27, 1936 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1936
The Daíl introduces a bill awarding pensions to the Connaught Rangers who mutinied in India in 1920
Ireland
The Daíl introduces a bill awarding pensions to the Connaught Rangers who mutinied in India in 1920. This April 28, 1936 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1936
Jim Clark, Formula I World motor racing champion, born Fife.
Ireland
Jim Clark, Formula I World motor racing champion, born Fife. This March 4, 1936 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1937
Ten young men, potato-pickers from Achill Island, die when a bothy catches fire on a farm at Kirkintilloch, Scotland
Ireland
Ten young men, potato-pickers from Achill Island, die when a bothy catches fire on a farm at Kirkintilloch, Scotland. This September 17, 1937 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1937
The first traffic lights in the Free State are installed at the junction of Merrion Square and Clare Street
Ireland
The first traffic lights in the Free State are installed at the junction of Merrion Square and Clare Street. This 27, 1937 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1937
Birth of Donald Dewar, former Secretary of State for Scotland and First Minister in the new Scottish Parliament.
Ireland
Birth of Donald Dewar, former Secretary of State for Scotland and First Minister in the new Scottish Parliament. This August 21, 1937 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1937
Dave Allen, born
Ireland
David Tynan O’Mahony (6 July 1936 – 10 March 2005), known professionally as Dave Allen, was an Irish comedian, satirist, and actor. He was best known for his observational …
1937
Sir J M Barrie, author of Peter Pan died.
Ireland
Sir J M Barrie, author of Peter Pan died. This June 19, 1937 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1937
National Government formed under the leadership of Neville Chamberlain.
Ireland
National Government formed under the leadership of Neville Chamberlain. This May 28, 1937 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.