The Irish Political Party Sinn Féin Is Founded in Dublin by Arthur Griffith
November 28, 1905
Sinn Féin, an Irish republican and democratic socialist political party in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern …
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Birth in Dublin of Bryan Guinness, 2nd Lord Moyne; Brewer and Writer
October 27, 1905
Birth in Dublin of Bryan Guinness, 2nd Lord Moyne; brewer and writer. This October 27, 1905 entry records a moment in …
Francis Llewellyn Harrison, Musicologist, Is Born in Dublin
September 29, 1905
Francis Llewellyn Harrison, musicologist, is born in Dublin. This September 29, 1905 entry records a moment in Celtic …
Death of Dr. Thomas Barnardo. Dublin-Born Barnardo Opened His First Home for Destitute Boys in Stepney in 1870
September 19, 1905
Death of Dr. Thomas Barnardo. Dublin-born Barnardo opened his first home for destitute boys in Stepney in 1870. This …
Pat O'Callaghan, Physician, Hammer-Thrower an Olympic Gold Medal Is Born Near Kanturk, Co. Cork
September 15, 1905
Pat O’Callaghan – Ireland’s First Olympic Gold Medalist On this date, Pat O’Callaghan was born near Kanturk, County …
Birth of James “Snowy” Dunne, Widely Regarded as One of Ireland’s Greatest Centre Forwards.
September 3, 1905
James “Snowy” Dunne, one of Ireland’s greatest centre-forwards, is born in Dublin on September 25, 1906. Known for his …
Brian Coffey, Poet and Scientist, Is Born in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
June 8, 1905
Brian Coffey, poet and scientist, is born in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. This June 8, 1905 entry records a moment in …
Construction of the Kings Theatre in Edinburgh Commences.
May 28, 1905
Construction of the Kings Theatre in Edinburgh commences. This May 28, 1905 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Mary Browne From Roscommon Becomes the First Ban Garda, a Woman Police Officer.
May 12, 1905
Mary Browne from Roscommon becomes the first Ban Garda, a woman police officer. This May 12, 1905 entry records a moment …
Capt. William O'Shea, Politician and Accuser of Parnell, Dies in Hove
April 22, 1905
Captain William Henry O’Shea (1840 – 22 April 1905) was an Irish soldier and Member of Parliament. He is best …
Aviator Jim Mollinson Who Married Amy Johnson, Was Born in Glasgow.
April 19, 1905
James Allan Mollison MBE (19 April 1905 – 30 October 1959) was a Scottish pioneer aviator who, flying solo or with his …
An Oige, Irish Youth Hostel Association Is Established
April 14, 1905
An Oige, Irish Youth Hostel Association is established. This April 14, 1905 entry records a moment in Celtic history …