James Gandon Moves From London to Dublin; the First Stone of His Customs House Is Laid on This Date
August 8, 1781
James Gandon, one of the most renowned architects of his time, moved from London to Dublin in 1781. On August 9, 1781, …
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Rene T.H. Laennec, Famed French Physician Born
February 17, 1781
Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe Laennec was born on the 17 February 1781 in Brittany. Laennec was a Famed French physician, …
John Beresford Is Appointed Chief Commissioner of Revenue in Ireland
December 16, 1780
John Beresford, PC, PC (Ire) (14 March 1738 – 5 November 1805) was an Anglo-Irish statesman, MP for Co. Waterford and …
African Explorer Alexander Laing, Born.
October 4, 1780
African explorer Alexander Laing, born. This October 4, 1780 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
Alexander Mitchell, Civil Engineer and Inventor, Is Born in Dublin
April 13, 1780
Alexander Mitchell, (13 April 1780 – 25 June 1868) was an Irish engineer who from 1802 was blind. He is known as the …
Miles Byrne, United Irishman, Is Born in Monaseed, Co. Wexford
March 20, 1780
Myles (or Miles) Byrne (20 March 1780 – 24 January 1862) was an insurgent leader in Wexford in the Irish Rebellion of …
The Firm of James Watt and Co Was Established to Manufacture the Worlds First Duplicating Machines.
March 20, 1780
James Watt FRS, FRSE (/wɒt/; 30 January 1736 (19 January 1736 OS) – 25 August 1819) was a Scottish inventor, mechanical …
A British Act Opens Colonial Trade to Irish Goods
February 24, 1780
A British Act opens colonial trade to Irish goods. This February 24, 1780 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
British Goods Are Boycotted in Irelands
December 13, 1779
The satisfaction of demands for the removal of restrictions on Irish free trade in 1779, following a period of boycotts …
Battle of Flamborough Head
September 23, 1779
Battle Of Flamborough Head In Which Scots-Born John Paul Jones Fought An Engagement Against The British Navy. His Ship, …
William Corbet, United Irishman and Soldier, Is Born in Ballythomas, Co. Cork
August 17, 1779
William Corbet, United Irishman and soldier, is born in Ballythomas, Co. Cork. This August 17, 1779 entry records a …
Poet and Songwriter, Thomas Moore, Is Born in Dublin
May 28, 1779
Poet and songwriter, Thomas Moore, is born in Dublin. This May 28, 1779 entry records a moment in Celtic history …