Máire Ni Aodáin (Mary Hayden), Irish Historian, Is Born
May 19, 1862
Máire Ni Aodáin (Mary Hayden), Irish historian, is born. This May 19, 1862 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
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Harland & Wolff Shipyard Founded - Built the RMS Titanic
January 1, 1862
Harland & Wolff is a well-known shipyard located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It has a rich history and is famous …
John O'Donovan, Irish Language Scholar, Dies
December 10, 1861
John O’Donovan (Irish: Seán Ó Donnabháin; 25 July 1806 – 10 December 1861), from Atateemore, in the parish of …
Thousands Turn Out to View the Coffin of Terence Bellew MacManus
November 10, 1861
Terence MacManus (1811-1861) was an Irish nationalist and a key figure in the struggle for Irish independence during the …
Foundation Stones of Main Post Office and National Museum of Scotland Laid by Prince Albert
October 22, 1861
Prince Albert lays the foundation stones of both the General Post Office and the National Museum of Scotland in …
Birth in Belfast of Frederick Crawford, Militant Unionist and Organizer of Larne Gun-Running
August 21, 1861
Birth in Belfast of Frederick Crawford, militant unionist and organizer of Larne gun-running. This August 21, 1861 entry …
Explorer Robert Burke, From Co. Galway, Dies in Australia
June 28, 1861
Explorer Robert Burke, from Co. Galway, dies in Australia. This June 28, 1861 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Earl Haig, Commander in Chief of British Forces, 1915-18, Founder of British Legion, Born.
June 19, 1861
Earl Haig, Commander in Chief of British forces, 1915-18, founder of British Legion, born. This June 19, 1861 entry …
Death of Patrick Brontë From Ballynaskeagh, Co Down, Father of Emily, Charlotte, Anne and Bramwell
June 7, 1861
Death of Patrick Brontë from Ballynaskeagh, Co Down, father of Emily, Charlotte, Anne and Bramwell. This June 7, 1861 …
William Ford, Who Crossed the Atlantic From Ireland by Steerage, Marries Fellow Country Woman Mary O'Hern.
April 25, 1861
William Ford, who emigrated from Ireland to the United States by steerage, marries fellow Irish immigrant Mary O’Hern. …
The American Civil War Begins; 150,000 Irishmen Will Serve With the Union Forces, and 40,000 With the Confederacy
April 12, 1861
The American Civil War begins; 150,000 Irishmen will serve with the Union forces, and 40,000 with the Confederacy. This …
John George Adair Evicts 244 Tenants on His Estate at Derryveagh, Co. Donegal
April 8, 1861
John George Adair evicts 244 tenants on his estate at Derryveagh, Co. Donegal. This April 8, 1861 entry records a moment …