James Lawlor Kiernan, Union General in Americas Civil War, Was Born in Mount Bellew, County Galway
October 26, 1837
James Lawlor Kiernan, Union general in Americas Civil War, was born in Mount Bellew, County Galway. This October 26, …
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Patrick Ford, Journalist in the USA, Fund-Raiser for Irish Causes, Born in Galway
April 12, 1837
Patrick Ford, journalist in the USA, fund-raiser for Irish causes, born in Galway. This April 12, 1837 entry records a …
Edward Hallaran Bennett, Surgeon, Is Born in Cork
April 9, 1837
Edward Hallaran Bennett, surgeon, is born in Cork. This April 9, 1837 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
John Loudon McAdam Scottish Engineer Who Developed the Macadam Road Died
November 26, 1836
John Loudon McAdam (23 September 1756 – 26 November 1836) was a Scottish civil engineer and road-builder. McAdam was …
Daniel Owen Considered the Greatest Welsh Language Novelist, Born
October 20, 1836
A writer, considered the national novelist of Wales. He was a natural storyteller whose works, set in his own time, …
Michael Mulhall, Publisher and Statistician, Is Born in Dublin
September 29, 1836
Michael Mulhall, publisher and statistician, is born in Dublin. This September 29, 1836 entry records a moment in Celtic …
North of Scotland Bank
July 1, 1836
North of Scotland Bank founded in Aberdeen. It is now part of the Clydesdale Bank.
Barry Edward OMeara, Surgeon to Napoleon, Dies in London
June 3, 1836
Barry Edward OMeara, surgeon to Napoleon, dies in London. This June 3, 1836 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
An Act Amalgamates the County Constabulary and Peace Preservation Force Into a Centralized Police Force, the Irish Constabulary
May 20, 1836
An Act amalgamates the county constabulary and Peace Preservation Force into a centralized police force, the Irish …
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America Is Founded in New York City
May 4, 1836
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America is founded in New York City. This May 4, 1836 entry records a moment in …
George Sigerson, a Physician, Professor and Writer, Born in County Tyrone
January 11, 1836
George Sigerson was born on January 11, 1836. He was an Irish physician, scientist, and writer known for his …
Andrew Carnegie, Steel Magnate and Philanthropist, Born in Dunfermline Scotland
November 25, 1835
Andrew Carnegie, the renowned steel magnate, American industrialist and philanthropist, was born in Dunfermline, …