1707
Sir Henry Cavendish, MP and incompetent Teller of the Exchequer, born
Ireland
Sir Henry Cavendish, MP and incompetent Teller of the Exchequer, born. This April 15, 1707 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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Ireland
1708
Penal Laws passed in 1695 restricting Catholics rights are strengthened for the second time
Ireland
Penal Laws passed in 1695 restricting Catholics rights are strengthened for the second time. This August 30, 1708 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1708
French fleet abandons attempted Jacobite invasion of Scotland
Ireland
On March 13, 1708, the French fleet, which had intended to launch a Jacobite invasion of Scotland to restore James Francis Edward Stuart (the “Old Pretender”) to the …
1709
Birth of Henry Loftus, Earl of Ely and 4th Viscount born
Ireland
Henry Loftus, 1st Earl of Ely KP, PC (Ire) (18 November 1709 – 8 May 1783), styled The Honourable from 1751 to 1769 and known as Henry Loftus, 4th Viscount Loftus from 1769 to …
1709
All registered Catholic priests in Ireland are required to renounce the claims of the Stuarts to the thrones of England and Ireland
Ireland
The British government requires all registered Catholic priests in Ireland to publicly renounce the claims of the Stuart dynasty to the thrones of England and Ireland—a clear …
1709
The Irish House of Lords expresses hope that union of Ireland and England will follow union of England and Scotland
Ireland
The Irish House of Lords expresses hope that union of Ireland and England will follow union of England and Scotland. This May 9, 1709 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1709
Benjamin Burton, politician, born
Ireland
Benjamin Burton, the politician and Revenue Commissioner, was born on January 12, 1709 in Dublin. Benjamin was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Dublin. Burton represented …
1710
A board of trustees for linen manufacture is established
Ireland
A board of trustees for linen manufacture is established. This August 28, 1710 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1710
John Forster is unanimously elected Speaker of the House of Commons, replacing Alan Brodrick
Ireland
John Forster is unanimously elected Speaker of the House of Commons, replacing Alan Brodrick. This May 19, 1710 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1710
Physicist William Cullen born.
Ireland
Physicist William Cullen born. This April 15, 1710 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1710
Charles O'Conor of Belanagare, an Irish writer, is born
Ireland
Charles O’Conor, (Irish: Séarlas Ó Conchubhair Donn; 1 January 1710 – 1 July 1791) He also known as Charles O’Conor of Belanagare, was an Irish writer and antiquarian …
1711
The Linen Board meets for the first time
Ireland
The Linen Board meets for the first time. This October 10, 1711 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.