Celtic history archive
1794
Ireland
As part of a crack-down on seditious activity during Britains war with France, the Dublin United Irishmen are supressed. This May 23, 1794 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1794
Ireland
United Irishman Archibald Rowan escapes from custody and eventually makes his way to America. This May 2, 1794 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1794
Ireland
Rev. William Jackson, agent of French revolutionary government, is arrested in Dublin. This April 28, 1794 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1794
Ireland
James Bruce, explorer and author of Travels to Discover the Sources of the Nile died. This April 27, 1794 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1794
Ireland
Sir Thomas Maclear (17 March 1794 – 14 July 1879) was an Irish-born South African astronomer who became Her Majesty’s astronomer at the Cape of Good Hope. He was born on St. …
1794
Ireland
William Carleton (4 March 1794, Prolusk (often spelt as Prillisk as on his gravestone), Clogher, County Tyrone – 30 January 1869, Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin) was an Irish …
1794
Ireland
The Roman Catholic Relief Act 1793 was an Act of the Parliament of Ireland, implicitly repealing some of the Irish Penal Laws and relieving Roman Catholics of certain political, …
1794
Ireland
William Carleton, one of the most graphic writers about the Famine, born near Clogher, Co. Tyrone. This February 20, 1794 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1794
Ireland
The United Irishmen publish a plan for parliamentary reform. This February 15, 1794 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1794
Ireland
Archibald Hamilton Rowan, a prominent figure in the movement for Irish independence, was a member of the Society of United Irishmen, an organization that sought to achieve …
1794
Ireland
Frances Ball, known as Mother Mary Teresa, was a notable Irish religious figure who founded the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Sisters of Loretto. She was …
1795
Ireland
Edward King, Viscount Kingsborough (1795-1837), was known for his interest in Mexican antiquities and his contributions to the study and promotion of Mexican history and culture. …