Ireland

1699

The second session of William III's second Irish parliament ends on this date

Ireland

January 26–June 14 – the Parliament of Ireland meets and enacts legislation to levy duties on exported woolens; to encourage the construction of parsonages; to oblige landowners to …

1700

Anthony Malone, politician, born

Ireland

Anthony Malone, was an Irish lawyer and politician and prominent figure in the 18th century, was born on December 05, 1700, in County Westmeath, Ireland. He played a significant …

1700

James Thomson, Scots author of Rule Britannia, born.

Ireland

James Thomson, Scots author of Rule Britannia, born. This September 11, 1700 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1700

Abandonment of Scotlands only New World Colony, Caledonia, at Darien, Isthmus of Panama

Ireland

The Darién scheme is probably the best known of all Scotlands colonial endeavours, and the most disastrous. In 1695, an act was passed in the Scottish Parliament establishing The …

1700

Richard Levinge, an Irish MP, who had been committed to the Tower of London, is released

Ireland

Richard Levinge, an Irish Member of Parliament and prominent lawyer, was committed to the Tower of London by the English House of Commons during the late 17th century—likely in …

1700

Scottish settlement in Darien, Panama, abandoned.

Ireland

Scottish settlement in Darien, Panama, abandoned. This April 11, 1700 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1700

Anne Bonny, née Cormac, pirate, is born in Co. Cork

Ireland

Anne Bonny (late 17th century – disappeared after 28 November 1720), sometimes Ann Fulford, was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean, and one of the few female pirates in …

1700

A subsidy is authorized to Louis Crommellin for establishing a linen industry

Ireland

A subsidy is authorized to Louis Crommellin for establishing a linen industry. This February 14, 1700 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1701

Scottish born pirate Captain William Kidd, tried for piracy at Londons Old Bailey

Ireland

William Captain Kidd: (January 22, 1654 – May 23, 1701) is often remembered in infamy as a cruel, bloody pirate. Indeed, he, along with his crew, has been accused of every crime in …

1702

Birth of Sir Richard Cox, politician and pamphleteer

Ireland

Sir Richard Cox, 1st Baronet PC (25 March 1650 – 3 May 1733) the politician and pamphleteer, was born on the 25th of March 1650 in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland. He was the …

1702

Irish Brigade of France fights in the battle of Friedlingen

Ireland

Irish Brigade of France fights in the battle of Friedlingen. This October 14, 1702 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1703

John Asgill, newly elected MP for Enniscorthy, is expelled from the Irish parliament

Ireland

1703 – John Asgill Expelled from Irish Parliament for Heretical Pamphlet John Asgill, a recently elected Member of Parliament for Enniscorthy, was expelled from the Irish House of …