The First Production of the Irish Literary Theatre, the Countess Cathleen Is Performed
May 8, 1899
The first production of the Irish Literary Theatre, The Countess Cathleen is performed. This May 8, 1899 entry records a …
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Yn Cheshaght Ghailckagh, the Manx Gaelic Society, Formed
March 22, 1899
Yn Çheshaght Ghailckagh, also known as the Manx Language Society and formerly known as Manx Gaelic Society, was founded …
First Issue of Gaelic Leagues an Claidheamh Soluis Is Published
March 17, 1899
An Claidheamh Soluis was an Irish nationalist newspaper published in the early 20th century by Conradh na Gaeilge (the …
Novelist Eric Linklater, Son of an Orkney Master Mariner, Born in Wales.
March 8, 1899
Eric Robert Russell Linklater CBE (8 March 1899 – 7 November 1974) was a Welsh-born Scottish poet, fiction writer, …
Mervyn Johns, Actor, Was Born
February 18, 1899
Mervyn Johns, actor, was born. This February 18, 1899 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
C.S. Lewis, Irish Writer, Literary and Religious Scholar, Is Born
November 29, 1898
C.S. Lewis, the renowned British writer, literary scholar, Anglican lay theologian, and Christian apologist, was born on …
Fenian Thomas Clarke Is Released From Portland Prison
September 29, 1898
Fenian Thomas Clarke is released from Portland Prison. This September 29, 1898 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
The First Issue of Workers’ Republic
August 13, 1898
The first issue of Workers’ Republic, a socialist newspaper edited by James Connolly, was published on August 13, 1898. …
Irish Local Government Act Sets Up Elective County and District Councils
August 12, 1898
The Irish Local Government Act of 1898 was a transformative piece of legislation that established elected county and …
Birth of Dame Ninette De Valois, Wicklow, Born Founder of the Royal Ballet
June 6, 1898
Birth of Dame Ninette de Valois, Wicklow, born founder of the Royal Ballet. This June 6, 1898 entry records a moment in …
William Soutar, Poet, Born in Perth
April 28, 1898
William Soutar, poet, born in Perth. This April 28, 1898 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
Frank Aiken, Revolutionary and Politician From Co. Armagh, Is Born
February 13, 1898
Francis Thomas Aiken (13 February 1898 – 18 May 1983) was an Irish revolutionary and politician. He was chief of staff …