Fisheries Act 1705
July 20, 1705
Act of the Parliament of Scotland for the promotion of salmon, white and herring fishing Our Sovereign Lady and the …
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Francis Flood, Grandfather of Henry Flood, Is Expelled From the House of Commons
June 7, 1705
Francis Flood, grandfather of the later prominent statesman Henry Flood, is expelled from the Irish House of Commons for …
The Town of Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh Is Virtually Destroyed by an Accidental Fire
June 2, 1705
An accidental fire devastates the town of Enniskillen, destroying a significant portion of the settlement: - 114 …
May Eustace Sherlock, Gentleman, Petitions the Commons for Relief From the Great Oppressions He Lies Under
May 25, 1705
On this date, Eustace Sherlock, gentleman, petitions the Irish House of Commons for relief from what he describes as …
An English Act Permits Direct Export of Irish Linen to American Colonies
March 14, 1705
The English act that permitted the direct export of Irish linen to the American colonies was passed in 1705. This …
Act of Security Passed by the Scottish Parliament.
August 5, 1704
The Act of Security was passed by the Scottish Parliament in 1704 as a response to the perceived threats to …
The Registration Act Comes Into Force Requiring All Catholic Priests in Ireland to Register in Court
June 23, 1704
The Registration Act comes into force, requiring all Catholic priests in Ireland to: - Register their names in court, - …
Penal Law to Prevent the Further Growth of Property Restricts Landholding Rights for Catholics
March 4, 1704
An Act to prevent the further Growth of Popery (2 Anne, c.6; commonly known as the Popery Act or the Gavelkind Act) was …
The Great Storm of 1703 Hits Britain, 8,000 People Die in 24 Hours
November 27, 1703
The Great storm of 1703 was a destructive extratropical cyclone that struck central and southern England on 26 November …
John Asgill, Newly Elected MP for Enniscorthy, Is Expelled From the Irish Parliament
October 11, 1703
1703 – John Asgill Expelled from Irish Parliament for Heretical Pamphlet John Asgill, a recently elected Member of …
Francis Annesley Is Expelled From the Irish Commons for His Part in the Report of the Commissioners
September 28, 1703
Francis Annesley is expelled from the Irish Commons for his part in The Report of the Commissioners. This September 28, …
The First Irish Parliament of Queen Anne Is Called; Alan Brodrick Is Unanimously Elected Speaker
September 21, 1703
The first Irish parliament of Queen Anne is called; Alan Brodrick is unanimously elected Speaker. This September 21, …