Coslett Quin, Clergyman, Scholar and Linguist, Is Born in Derriaghy, Co. Antrim
February 27, 1907
The Rev. Canon Cosslett Quin, in Irish Cosslett Ó Cuinn (Derriaghy, County Antrim, 27 February 1907 – 6 December 1995) …
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Sir William Howard Russell, Dublin Born Journalist, Died
February 10, 1907
Sir William Howard Russell, the renowned journalist and war correspondent, passed away on February 11, 1907. Sir William …
Synges Playboy of the Western World Is Performed for the First Time at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, Riot Ensues
January 26, 1907
The Playboy of the Western World is a three-act play written by Irish playwright John Millington Synge, first performed …
Michael Cusack, One of the Founders of the GAA, Died
November 27, 1906
Michael Cusack, one of the founders of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), passed away on November 27, 1906. He was a …
Saidie Paterson, Trade Unionist and Peace Activist, Born in Belfast
November 25, 1906
Saidie Patterson MBE (25 November 1906 – 16 January 1985) was a feminist, trade unionist and peace activist in Northern …
Charles Lynch, Pianist, Is Born in Parkgariff, Co. Cork
October 22, 1906
Charles Lynch, pianist, is born in Parkgariff, Co. Cork. This October 22, 1906 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Trevor G. McVeagh, Cricket, Hockey, Squash and Tennis Player, Is Born in Athboy, Co. Meath
September 16, 1906
Trevor G. McVeagh, cricket, hockey, squash and tennis player, is born in Athboy, Co. Meath. This September 16, 1906 …
Death of Michael Davitt, Father of the Irish Land League.
May 30, 1906
Death of Michael Davitt, founder of the Irish National Land League, occurs on May 30, 1906. Born in County Mayo in 1846, …
Samuel Beckett, Is Born in Foxrock, Co. Dublin
May 13, 1906
Samuel Beckett, is born in Foxrock, Co. Dublin. This May 13, 1906 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
Henry Gray Graham, Author of Social Life of Scotland in the 18th Century, Died
May 7, 1906
Henry Gray Graham, author of Social Life of Scotland in the 18th Century, died. This May 7, 1906 entry records a moment …
William Joyce Aka Lord Haw-Haw; Born in Brooklyn, New York
April 24, 1906
William Brooke Joyce (24 April 1906 – 3 January 1946), nicknamed Lord Haw-Haw, was an American-born fascist and Nazi …
Birth of Samuel Beckett in Foxrock, Co. Dublin
April 13, 1906
Samuel Barclay Beckett (13 April 1906 – 22 December 1989) was an Irish novelist, dramatist, short story writer, theatre …