Celtic history archive
1808
Ireland
William Trench, land agent and author, is born near Portarlington, Co. Laois. This September 16, 1808 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1808
Ireland
Brendan (Barney) Hughes was born in Armagh in 1808. Starting out as a baker’s boy, he moved to Belfast at the age of 19 to continue baking. He was born in Co. Armagh but …
1808
Ireland
Michael Balfe, operatic composer, is born in Dublin. This May 15, 1808 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1808
Ireland
Benjamin Burton, an Irish figure of note, fractures his skull in a fall from his horse while hunting. Though he appears to recover, he later returns to the hunt, only to succumb to …
1809
Ireland
The Dublin Harp Society was founded in the late 18th century with the goal of preserving and reviving the traditional Irish harp, an important symbol of Irish cultural heritage. …
1809
Ireland
Dr. John O’Donovan born 1809 at Atateemore north of Slieverue he got his early education in Waterford City. O’Donovan edited the Annals of the Four Masters and heavily …
1809
Ireland
Andrew Bell, co-founder of Encyclopedia Britannica with Colin MacFarquhar, died. This May 10, 1809 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1810
Ireland
Margaret Aylward, was an Irish Catholic nun, philanthropist, and founder of the Sisters of the Holy Faith, was born on November 23, 1810, in Thomas Street, Waterford, Ireland. She …
1810
Ireland
Robert Williams, Celtic scholar from Wales, author of Dictionary of the Ancient Celtic Language of Cornwall - born. This June 29, 1810 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1810
Ireland
Parliament passes Unlawful Acts Bill, extending powers against secret societies. This June 20, 1810 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1810
Ireland
Robert Tannahill, Scottish song writer, died. This May 17, 1810 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1810
Ireland
Rev Henry Duncan opened the worlds first savings bank in Ruthwell, near Dumfries. This May 10, 1810 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.