1795
Battle of the Diamond
Ireland
The Battle of the Diamond takes place near Loughgall, County Armagh, between the Protestant Peep o’ Day Boys and the Catholic Defenders. The violent clash results in the deaths of …
Celtic history archive
Ireland
1795
An Act provides for the establishment of a Catholic seminary
Ireland
An Act provides for the establishment of a Catholic seminary. This June 5, 1795 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1795
James Boswell, Scottish biographer of Samuel Johnson- died.
Ireland
James Boswell, 9th Laird of Auchinleck (October 29, 1740 - May 19, 1795) was a lawyer, diarist, and author born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was the eldest son of a judge, Alexander …
1795
Death in Auchinleck of James Boswell, biographer of Dr Johnston.
Ireland
Death in Auchinleck of James Boswell, biographer of Dr Johnston. This May 19, 1795 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1795
House of Commons rejects Grattans Catholic relief bill
Ireland
House of Commons rejects Grattans Catholic relief bill. This May 5, 1795 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1795
Rev. William Jackson, of the United Irishmen returns from France, is arrested
Ireland
The Reverend William Jackson (1737 – 30 April 1795) was a noted Irish preacher, journalist, playwright, and radical. He served first as a preacher and private chaplain of the …
1796
Artist David Roberts born in Edinburgh.
Ireland
Artist David Roberts born in Edinburgh. This October 24, 1796 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1796
William Ellis Jones Welsh bard known as Gwilym Cawrdaf was born
Ireland
William Ellis Jones Welsh bard known as Gwilym Cawrdaf was born. This October 9, 1796 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1796
The Royal College of St. Patrick. a Catholic seminary, is opened in Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Ireland
The Royal College of St. Patrick. a Catholic seminary, is opened in Maynooth, Co. Kildare. This October 1, 1796 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1796
Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin receives its first prisoners
Ireland
Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin, one of Ireland’s most infamous prisons, received its first prisoners on August 12, 1796. The gaol, which was initially known as the “New …
1796
Orange Order 1st Twelfth
Ireland
The Loyal Orange Institution, commonly known as the Orange Order, is an international Protestant fraternal order based in Northern Ireland and primarily associated with Ulster …
1796
Scottish explorer Mungo Park reached the source of the river Niger in Africa.
Ireland
Scottish explorer Mungo Park reached the source of the river Niger in Africa. This June 21, 1796 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.