Statutes of Dublin University Amended to Allow Catholics to Take Degrees
March 1, 1794
The Roman Catholic Relief Act 1793 was an Act of the Parliament of Ireland, implicitly repealing some of the Irish Penal …
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William Carleton, One of the Most Graphic Writers About the Famine, Born Near Clogher, Co. Tyrone
February 20, 1794
William Carleton, one of the most graphic writers about the Famine, born near Clogher, Co. Tyrone. This February 20, …
The United Irishmen Publish a Plan for Parliamentary Reform
February 15, 1794
The United Irishmen publish a plan for parliamentary reform. This February 15, 1794 entry records a moment in Celtic …
The 4th Duke of Gordon Was Authorized to Raise the Gordon Highlanders
February 10, 1794
The 4th Duke of Gordon, Alexander Gordon, was authorized to raise the Gordon Highlanders, a famous Scottish regiment, in …
Archibald Hamilton Rowan, United Irishman, Tried on Charge of Distributing Seditious Paper
January 29, 1794
Archibald Hamilton Rowan, a prominent figure in the movement for Irish independence, was a member of the Society of …
Frances Ball, (Mother Mary Teresa) Founded the Sisters of Loretto, Is Born in Dublin
January 6, 1794
Frances Ball, known as Mother Mary Teresa, was a notable Irish religious figure who founded the Institute of the Blessed …
Francis Danby, Landscape Painter, Is Born Near Killinick, Co. Wexford
November 16, 1793
Francis Danby, was an Irish painter of the Romantic era. He was born near Killinick, County Wexford, Ireland on November …
The Convention Act Bans Representative Bodies Set Up to Campaign for a Change in the Law, I.e. Putative Rivals to the Parliament
August 16, 1793
The Convention Act bans representative bodies set up to campaign for a change in the law, i.e. putative rivals to the …
Alexander Mackenzie, 1st Explorer, Crosses North America
July 22, 1793
Sir Alexander Mackenzie (or MacKenzie, Scottish Gaelic: Alasdair MacCoinnich; c. 1764 – 12 March 1820) was a Scottish …
William Maginn, Born
July 10, 1793
William Maginn (10 July 1794 – 21 August 1842) was an Irish journalist and writer. Born at Cork he became a contributor …
The Relief Act Grants Catholics Parliamentary Franchise and Certain Civil and Military Rights
April 9, 1793
The Relief Act grants Catholics parliamentary franchise and certain civil and military rights. This April 9, 1793 entry …
Dionysius Lardner, Scientific Writer and Lecturer, Is Born in Dublin
April 3, 1793
Dionysius Lardner FRS FRSE (3 April 1793 – 29 April 1859) was an Irish scientific writer who popularised science and …