1945
Queen Mary leaves Greenock, taking nearly, 15,000 GIs home to US.
Ireland
Queen Mary leaves Greenock, taking nearly, 15,000 GIs home to US. This June 15, 1945 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1945
Eamon de Valera responds to Churchills victory speech during which Churchill took one last jab at Irish neutrality
Ireland
Eamon de Valera responds to Churchills victory speech during which Churchill took one last jab at Irish neutrality. This May 16, 1945 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1945
In a radio broadcast, Churchill accuses de Valeras government of frolicking with the Germans and Japanese
Ireland
In a radio broadcast, Churchill accuses de Valeras government of frolicking with the Germans and Japanese. This May 13, 1945 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1945
Victory-in-Europe Day, end of World War II in Europe
Ireland
Victory-in-Europe Day, end of World War II in Europe. This May 8, 1945 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1945
Donal Lunny, founder of Planxty, Bothy Band, and Moving Hearts, born
Ireland
Dónal Lunny (born 10 March 1947) is an Irish folk musician and producer. He plays guitar and bouzouki, as well as keyboards and bodhrán. As a founding member of popular bands …
1945
Brenda Fricker, actress, born
Ireland
Brenda Fricker, actress, born. This February 17, 1945 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1946
Birth of Gerry Adams
Ireland
Birth of Gerry Adams. This October 6, 1946 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1946
Former World flyweight boxing champion Benny Lynch died.
Ireland
Benjamin Lynch (2 April 1913 – 6 August 1946), known as Our Benny, was a Scottish professional boxer who fought in the flyweight division. He is considered by some to be one of the …
1946
John Logie Baird, Scottish Inventor of television, died.
Ireland
John Logie Baird (August 13, 1888 ? June 14, 1946) was a Scottish engineer, who is best known as the inventor of the first working electromechanical television system. Baird was …
1946
First TV license issued in Britain, costing £2.
Ireland
First TV license issued in Britain, costing £2. This June 1, 1946 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1947
The new paddle steamer Waverley was launched from A. & J. Ingliss yard on the Clyde
Ireland
The new paddle steamer Waverley was launched from A. & J. Inglis’s yard on the River Clyde. Originally built to replace an earlier vessel lost at Dunkirk, the Waverley entered …
1947
First Edinburgh International Festival opened.
Ireland
First Edinburgh International Festival opened. This August 17, 1947 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.