James Joyce and Eileen Joyce Leave Dublin for Trieste, Italy
January 2, 1910
James Joyce, the Irish author and literary figure best known for works like “Ulysses” and “A Portrait …
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Birth in Dublin of Sir Francis Bacon, Painter
October 28, 1909
Birth in Dublin of Sir Francis Bacon, painter. This October 28, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
The Engineering and Scientific Association of Ireland Assures the Population That Flying Machines Will Never Be of Any Practical Use
October 25, 1909
The Engineering and Scientific Association of Ireland assures the population that flying machines will never be of any …
Artist Tom Carr Is Born Is Belfast
September 21, 1909
Artist Tom Carr is born is Belfast. This September 21, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
Geoffrey Bing, Born
July 24, 1909
Geoffrey Henry Cecil Bing (24 July 1909 – 24 April 1977) was a British barrister and politician who served as the Labour …
Robert Dudley Edwards, Historian, Is Born in Dublin
June 4, 1909
Robert Dudley Edwards, historian, is born in Dublin. This June 4, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Charlotte Grace OBrien, Irish Social Reformer Dies
June 4, 1909
Charlotte Grace OBrien, Irish social reformer dies. This June 4, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
Birth of Football Player, Coach and Manager Sir Matt Busby
May 26, 1909
Birth of football player, coach and manager Sir Matt Busby. This May 26, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Oscar Slater Found Guilty of Murder.
May 25, 1909
Oscar Slater found guilty of murder. This May 25, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
Riot by Fans After Replay of Scottish Cup Final Between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park.
April 17, 1909
The 1909 Scottish Cup final was the final of the 36th season of the Scottish Cup. The match was an Old Firm affair …
John Millington Synge, Poet, Died
March 24, 1909
Edmund John Millington Synge (/sɪŋ/; 16 April 1871 – 24 March 1909) was an Irish playwright, poet, writer, collector of …
Francis MacManus, Novelist, Is Born
March 8, 1909
Francis MacManus (8 March 1909 – 27 November 1965) was an Irish novelist and broadcaster. Born in Kilkenny, MacManus was …