Rev Henry Duncan, Founder of the First Savings Bank, Born in the Manse at Lochrutton.
October 8, 1774
Rev Henry Duncan, founder of the first savings bank, born in the Manse at Lochrutton. This October 8, 1774 entry records …
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Poet Robert Tannahill Born in Paisley.
June 3, 1774
Robert Tannahill (June 03, 1774 - May 17, 1810) was a Scottish poet known as the Paisley Poet. He was born in Paisley to …
An Act of the Irish Parliament Enables Catholics to Testify Their Allegiance to the King
June 2, 1774
An act of the Irish parliament enables Catholics to testify their allegiance to the king. This June 2, 1774 entry …
Oliver Goldsmith, Irish Author of Deserted Village Died.
April 4, 1774
Oliver Goldsmith (10 November 1728 – 4 April 1774) was a well-known Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright, dramatist and …
Isaac Weld, Author, Is Born in Dublin
March 15, 1774
Isaac Weld JP FGSD MRIA (1774–1856) was an Anglo-Irish topographical writer, explorer, and artist. He travelled …
Jacob Poolem Antiquary, Died in Growtown, Co. Wexford
February 11, 1774
Jacob Poolem antiquary, died in Growtown, Co. Wexford. This February 11, 1774 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Dudley Cosby (Baron Sydney), Former MP for Carrick, Commits Suicide
January 22, 1774
Dudley Alexander Sydney Cosby, 1st Baron Sydney (c. 1730 – 22 January 1774), was an Irish politician and diplomat. Cosby …
Lord John Beresford, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, Is Born in Dublin
November 22, 1773
Lord John George de la Poer Beresford PC (Ire) (22 November 1773 – 18 July 1862) was an Anglican archbishop and Primate. …
Birth of Francis Jeffrey, First Editor of the Edinburgh Review.
October 23, 1773
Birth of Francis Jeffrey, first editor of the Edinburgh Review. This October 23, 1773 entry records a moment in Celtic …
The Hector Leaves Loch Broom, Near Ullapool, to Sail to Pictou, Nova Scotia, Carrying Emigrants Escaping From the Clearances.
September 15, 1773
The Hector leaves Loch Broom, near Ullapool, to sail to Pictou, Nova Scotia, carrying emigrants escaping from the …
Thomas Burton (Former MP for Ennis) Met With the Melancholy Accident of Being Overturned in His Chaise, by Which He Was Killed on the Spot
May 4, 1773
Thomas Burton (former MP for Ennis) met with the melancholy accident of being overturned in his chaise, by which he was …
Art Ó Laoghaire, Is Killed by Soldiers Near Millstreet, Co. Cork
May 4, 1773
Art Ó Laoghaire, is killed by soldiers near Millstreet, Co. Cork. This May 4, 1773 entry records a moment in Celtic …