John Hughes Bennett, Pioneer Microscopist, Died.
September 25, 1875
John Hughes Bennett, pioneer microscopist, died. This September 25, 1875 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
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National Synod of Catholic Bishops Begins at Maynooth; They Renew Condemnation of Queens Colleges and Condemn Trinity College
August 30, 1875
National synod of Catholic bishops begins at Maynooth; they renew condemnation of Queens Colleges and condemn Trinity …
John Buchan, Novelist and Statesman, Born in Perth.
August 26, 1875
John Buchan, the Scottish author and politician, was born on August 26, 1875, in Perth, Scotland, and he passed away on …
Institute of Bankers in Scotland Formed
July 6, 1875
Oldest professional banking institute in the world Founded on July 06, 1875 as the Institute of Bankers in Scotland, …
Teresa Kearney, Better Known as Mother Kevin, Is Born in Knockenrahan, Co. Wicklow
April 28, 1875
Teresa Kearney, later known as Mother Kevin, was born in Knockenrahan, Co. Wicklow. A devoted Catholic missionary, she …
Michael, 'The O'Rahilly', Irish Volunteers Leader, Is Born in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry
April 22, 1875
Michael Joseph O’Rahilly (Irish: Mícheál Seosamh Ó Rathaille or Ua Rathghaille; 22 April 1875 – 29 April 1916), …
Charles Stewart Parnell Is Elected MP for Co. Meath
April 19, 1875
Charles Stewart Parnell (27 June 1846 – 6 October 1891) was an Irish member of the House of Commons of the United …
Novelist Katherine Cecil Thurston, Née Madden, Is Born in Cork
April 18, 1875
Katherine Cecil Thurston, born Kathleen Annie Josephine Madden (18 April 1874 – 5 September 1911), was an Irish …
MP for Tipperary, John Mitchel Is Re-Elected on This Date, Dies Eight Days Later
March 12, 1875
John Mitchel, an Irish nationalist, journalist, and political figure, was re-elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) …
Sir Alfred Chester Beatty, the First Honorary Citizen of Ireland, Is Born in NY
February 7, 1875
Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (7 February 1875 – 19 January 1968) was an American-British mining magnate and philanthropist. …
Thomas Stephens, Died
January 4, 1875
Thomas Stephens, a Welsh historian and critic, died in 1875. He was a notable figure in Welsh history and made …
Michael Banim, Storywriter, Dies; Along With His Brother John
August 30, 1874
Michael Banim, born on August 5, 1796, in Kilkenny, Ireland, was a distinguished novelist and short story writer. …