1982
Caitlin Maude, Irish language activist dies.
Ireland
Caitlin Maude, Irish language activist dies. This June 6, 1982 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1982
Pope John Paul II in Glasgow.
Ireland
Pope John Paul II in Glasgow. This June 1, 1982 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1983
The Queen officially opened the Burrell Collection in Glasgows Pollok Country Park
Ireland
Queen Elizabeth II officially opened The Burrell Collection, a world-class museum nestled in Glasgow’s Pollok Country Park. The collection—comprising over 9,000 works of art, …
1983
TSB Bank Scotland (now Lloyds TSB Scotland) formed
Ireland
TSB Bank Scotland (now Lloyds TSB Scotland) formed. This May 21, 1983 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1984
Luke Kelly, lead vocalist and 5-string banjo member of the Dubliners, dies
Ireland
Luke Kelly, renowned for his distinctive voice and passionate performances, was a leading figure in the Irish folk music scene. He was a founding member of The Dubliners, a group …
1985
Barry McGuigan beats Eusebia Pedrosa to become the World Featherweight Champion
Ireland
Barry McGuigan beats Eusebia Pedrosa to become the World Featherweight Champion. This June 8, 1985 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1986
Ireland elects its first woman President Mary Robinson
Ireland
Mary Therese Winifred Robinson (Irish: Máire Mhic Róibín; née Bourke; born 21 May 1944) former president of Ireland (1990-97) and former United Nations high commissioner for human …
1987
A general election in the Republic returns a Fianna Fáil government with Haughey as Taoiseach
Ireland
A general election in the Republic returns a Fianna Fáil government with Haughey as Taoiseach. This February 19, 1987 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1988
Sandy Lyle becomes the first Scottish (and British) golfer to win the US Masters tournament.
Ireland
Sandy Lyle becomes the first Scottish (and British) golfer to win the US Masters tournament. This April 10, 1988 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1990
British Steel announced the closure of the hot strip mill at Ravenscraig
Ireland
British Steel announced the closure of the hot strip mill at Ravenscraig. This May 16, 1990 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1991
Liz McColgan won her first marathon in a record time.
Ireland
Liz McColgan won her first marathon in a record time. This November 3, 1991 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1991
Liz McColgan won the World Athletics Championship, 10,000 metres in Tokyo by a margin of, 20 seconds.
Ireland
Liz McColgan won the World Athletics Championship, 10,000 metres in Tokyo by a margin of, 20 seconds. This August 30, 1991 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …