1774
Poet and song writer Robert Allan was born in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire.
Ireland
Poet and song writer Robert Allan was born in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire. This November 4, 1774 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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Ireland
1774
Robert Fergusson Scottish poet, died.
Ireland
When Robert Burns arrived in Edinburgh in 1786, he made a pilgramage to the Canongate kirkyard to pay his respects to the young man who had inspired his poetry and whose grave lay …
1774
Rev Henry Duncan, founder of the first savings bank, born in the Manse at Lochrutton.
Ireland
Rev Henry Duncan, founder of the first savings bank, born in the Manse at Lochrutton. This October 8, 1774 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1774
Poet Robert Tannahill born in Paisley.
Ireland
Robert Tannahill (June 03, 1774 - May 17, 1810) was a Scottish poet known as the Paisley Poet. He was born in Paisley to a weaving family and was apprenticed in the same trade from …
1774
An act of the Irish parliament enables Catholics to testify their allegiance to the king
Ireland
An act of the Irish parliament enables Catholics to testify their allegiance to the king. This June 2, 1774 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1774
Oliver Goldsmith, Irish author of Deserted Village died.
Ireland
Oliver Goldsmith (10 November 1728 – 4 April 1774) was a well-known Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright, dramatist and poet, noted for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), his …
1774
Isaac Weld, author, is born in Dublin
Ireland
Isaac Weld JP FGSD MRIA (1774–1856) was an Anglo-Irish topographical writer, explorer, and artist. He travelled extensively in North America was a member of the Royal Dublin …
1774
Jacob Poolem antiquary, died in Growtown, Co. Wexford
Ireland
Jacob Poolem antiquary, died in Growtown, Co. Wexford. This February 11, 1774 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1774
Dudley Cosby (Baron Sydney), former MP for Carrick, commits suicide
Ireland
Dudley Alexander Sydney Cosby, 1st Baron Sydney (c. 1730 – 22 January 1774), was an Irish politician and diplomat. Cosby was the son of Pole Cosby, of Stradbally, Queen’s …
1775
Two hundred passengers are lost in the shipwrecks of the brigs Trevor Totty and Nonpareil
Ireland
Two hundred passengers are lost in the shipwrecks of the brigs Trevor Totty and Nonpareil. This October 20, 1775 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1775
Daniel O'Connell, Irish patriot, is born in Cahirciveen, County Kerry
Ireland
Daniel O’Connell, one of Ireland’s most influential political leaders and advocates for Catholic rights, was born on August 6, 1775, in Cahirciveen, County Kerry. Known …
1775
Edward Denny, MP for Tralee, Ireland, commits suicide
Ireland
Edward Denny, MP for Tralee, Ireland, commits suicide. This February 21, 1775 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.