Ireland

1724

In the guise of an Irish Patriot , M. B. Drapier, Jonathan Swift publishes Drapier Letter III

Ireland

Jonathan Swift, writing under the pseudonym M. B. Drapier, publishes Drapier’s Letter III — part of a powerful series aimed at rallying opposition to a controversial new coinage in …

1724

Birth of John Smeaton, civil engineer and lighthouse builder.

Ireland

Birth of John Smeaton, civil engineer and lighthouse builder. This June 8, 1724 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1724

Duncan Bain Macintyre, Scottish Gaelic poet, born

Ireland

Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir, anglicized as Duncan Ban MacIntyre (20 March 1724 – 14 May 1812), was one of the most renowned of Scottish Gaelic poets. He formed an integral part of …

1725

Patrick Darcy, scientist and soldier, is born in Kitulla, Co.Galway

Ireland

Patrick Darcy, scientist and soldier, is born in Kitulla, Co.Galway. This September 27, 1725 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1725

Sir Arthur Guinness is born in Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Ireland

Sir Arthur Guinness is born in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. This September 24, 1725 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1725

Five Dublin children receive the first recorded smallpox innoculations in Ireland

Ireland

Five Dublin children receive the first recorded smallpox innoculations in Ireland. This August 26, 1725 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1725

Malt Riots, Glasgow, against higher taxes imposed on Scottish malt.

Ireland

Malt Riots, Glasgow, against higher taxes imposed on Scottish malt. This June 22, 1725 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1725

The Black Watch regiment was commissioned under General Wade to police the Highlands.

Ireland

The Black Watch regiment was commissioned under General Wade to police the Highlands. This May 12, 1725 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1725

The first number of Faulkners Dublin Journal is published

Ireland

George Faulkner (c. 1703 – 30 August 1775) was one of the most important Irish publishers and booksellers. He forged a publishing relationship with Jonathan Swift and parlayed that …

1726

James Hutton, founder of modern geology, born.

Ireland

James Hutton, founder of modern geology, born. This June 3, 1726 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1726

First circulating library opened in Edinburgh.

Ireland

First circulating library opened in Edinburgh. This May 25, 1726 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1726

Birth of William Brownlow, parliamentarian and Volunteer

Ireland

Birth of William Brownlow, parliamentarian and Volunteer. This April 10, 1726 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.