Birth of Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, Nationalist, in Monaghan
April 10, 1816
Birth of Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, nationalist, in Monaghan. This April 10, 1816 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
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Sir Frederick Burton, Painter, Is Born in Corofin, Co. Clare
April 8, 1816
Sir Frederick Burton, painter, is born in Corofin, Co. Clare. This April 8, 1816 entry records a moment in Celtic …
Frances Browne, Writer, Is Born in Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
January 16, 1816
Frances Browne, the Irish poet and writer, was born in Stranorlar, County Donegal, on January 16, 1816. She is known for …
John Mitchel, Patriot and Founder of the Newspaper the United Irishman, Born
November 3, 1815
John Mitchel, patriot and founder of the newspaper the United Irishman, born. This November 3, 1815 entry records a …
Mary Letitia Martin, Princess of Connemara Is Born in Ballynahinch Castle, Co. Galway
August 28, 1815
Mary Letitia Martin, often referred to as the “Princess of Connemara,” was born in 1815 at Ballynahinch Castle, County …
Charles Bianconi
July 6, 1815
Charles Bianconi (24 September 1786 – 22 September 1875) was an Italo-Irish entrepreneur. Sometimes described as the …
Ensign Ewart Captured the French Ensign at the Battle of Waterloo.
June 18, 1815
Ensign Ewart captured the French Ensign at the Battle of Waterloo. This June 18, 1815 entry records a moment in Celtic …
Battle of Waterloo
June 18, 1815
Battle of Waterloo — On June 18, 1815, British-led forces under the command of the Duke of Wellington, who was born in …
William Reeves, Church of Ireland Bishop, Is Born in Charleville, Co. Cork
March 16, 1815
William Reeves (16 March 1815 – 12 January 1892) was an Irish antiquarian and the Church of Ireland Bishop of Down, …
Daniel O'Connell, Having Kills Norcot D'Esterre in a Duel Fought on This Date
February 1, 1815
Daniel O’Connell, an influential Irish political leader known for his efforts to secure Catholic emancipation and …
John A. MacDonald, Canadian Statesman, Born in Glasgow
January 11, 1815
Sir John Alexander Macdonald, commonly known as John A. Macdonald, was born on January 11, 1815. He was a Canadian …
Samuel Madden, Writer, Economist and Philanthropist, Is Born in Dublin
December 23, 1814
Samuel Madden, (23 December 1686 – 31 December 1765) was a notable Irish author, economist, and philanthropist of the …