Celtic history archive
1787
Ireland
A series of enactments called the Whiteboy Acts (passed by the Irish and the United Kingdom parliaments between 1775 and 1831) was intended to give additional facilities to the …
1787
Ireland
Mary Aikenhead, a prominent figure in Irish Catholicism and the founder of the Irish Sisters of Charity, was born on January 19, 1787. She is also known for her role in …
1787
Ireland
John Burke, born in 1787, was a prominent Irish genealogist and heraldic expert. He is best known for his work on genealogical and historical reference books, particularly …
1788
Ireland
Thomas Steele, landlord and supporter of Daniel OConnell is born in Derrymore, Co. Clare. This November 3, 1788 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1788
Ireland
First steamboat tested on Dalswinton Loch by Patrick Miller and William Symington. This October 14, 1788 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1788
Ireland
Sir Aubrey de Vere, poet, is born in Adare, Co. Limerick. This August 28, 1788 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1788
Ireland
James Digges La Touche, banker and philanthropist, is born in Dublin. This August 28, 1788 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1788
Ireland
Henry Cooke, Presbyterian minister, is born at Grillagh, near Maghera, Co Derry. This May 11, 1788 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1788
Ireland
An Act on this date repeals tests imposed on Protestant Dissenters. This May 2, 1788 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1788
Ireland
George Gordon Byron, commonly known as Lord Byron, the renowned Scottish poet and author, was born on January 22, 1788. He is best known for his influential poetry and his …
1789
Ireland
Work begins on the construction of the Royal Canal. This October 24, 1789 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1789
Ireland
Marguerite Gardiner, nee Power; Countess of Blessington; author, is born near Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. This September 1, 1789 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …