1782
The Relief Act gives Catholics rights concerning their education
Ireland
The Relief Act gives Catholics rights concerning their education. This June 26, 1782 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1782
The Declaratory Act
Ireland
The Declaratory Act of 1720, which had asserted Britain’s right to legislate for Ireland and denied the Irish House of Lords its appellate authority, was repealed. This marked a …
1782
Second and third Catholic Relief Acts (4 May, 27 July)
Ireland
Second Catholic Relief Act (4 May 1778) Allowed Catholics to own land on lease for 999 years or in fee simple (outright ownership), which had previously been forbidden or severely …
1782
Acts establish the Bank of Ireland, and validates marriages by Presbyterian ministers
Ireland
Acts establish the Bank of Ireland, and validates marriages by Presbyterian ministers. This May 4, 1782 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1782
The first Dungannon Convention of the Ulster Volunteers calls for an independent Irish parliament
Ireland
The first Dungannon Convention of the Ulster Volunteers calls for an independent Irish parliament. This February 15, 1782 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1782
The right of habeas corpus is introduced in Ireland
Ireland
The right of habeas corpus is introduced in Ireland. This February 12, 1782 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1783
The Volunteers parliamentary reform bill is rejected by the Irish House of Commons, 157 to 77
Ireland
The Volunteers (also known as the Irish Volunteers) were local militias raised by local initiative in Ireland in 1778. Their original purpose was to guard against invasion and to …
1783
National Volunteer convention on parliamentary reform begins at the Rotunda in Dublin
Ireland
The National Volunteer Convention on parliamentary reform that began at the Rotunda in Dublin is a historically significant event in Ireland’s political history. This …
1783
Edmond Sexton Pery is unanimously re-elected as Speaker of the Irish parliament
Ireland
Edmond Sexton Pery is unanimously re-elected as Speaker of the Irish parliament. This October 14, 1783 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1783
A second convention of Dungannon, prepares the way for a National Volunteer convention
Ireland
A Second Convention of Dungannon is held by the Ulster Volunteers — part of the Irish Volunteer movement — to discuss parliamentary reform and national political issues. The …
1783
The Bank of Ireland is established in Dublin, by Royal charter
Ireland
The Bank of Ireland is officially established in Dublin by Royal Charter granted by King George III. It begins operations and issues its first banknotes on this date. At the time, …
1783
The British Renunciation Act
Ireland
The Irish Appeals Act 1783 (23 Geo. 3. c. 28), commonly known as the Renunciation Act, was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain. By it the British Parliament renounced all …