Colonel James Fitzmaurice, Irelands Greatest Aviator, Is Born in Dublin
January 26, 1898
Colonel James Fitzmaurice was a notable Irish aviator who made significant contributions to the field of aviation during …
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The United Irish League, a Nationalist Electoral Organization, Is Founded by William O'Brien
January 23, 1898
The United Irish League (UIL) was a nationalist political party in Ireland, launched 23 January 1898 with the motto …
Kate O'Brien, Irish Novelist and Playwright, Born
December 3, 1897
Kate O’Brien, the Irish novelist and playwright, was born on December 3, 1897, in Limerick City, Ireland. She …
Aneurin Bevan Welsh Labor Party Leader Is Born
November 15, 1897
Aneurin Bevan was a Welsh politician and a prominent member of the Labour Party. He was born on November 15, 1897, in …
Naomi Mitchison, Novelist and Politician, Born in Edinburgh
November 1, 1897
Naomi Mitchison, Novelist and politician, born in Edinburgh. This November 1, 1897 entry records a moment in Celtic …
HRH Duke of York Opened the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.
September 10, 1897
HRH Duke of York opened the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. This September 10, 1897 entry records a …
Ronald Ross, the First Scot to Win a Nobel Prize (In, 1902) Dissected a Mosquito and Established the Link With Malaria.
August 20, 1897
Ronald Ross, the first Scot to win a Nobel prize (in, 1902) dissected a mosquito and established the link with malaria. …
James Connolly Is Arrested During a Demonstration Commemorating 1798; Maud Gonne Pays the Fine for His Release
June 21, 1897
James Connolly is arrested during a demonstration commemorating 1798; Maud Gonne pays the fine for his release. This …
First Publication of Dracula, Written by Dublin Man Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker
May 26, 1897
First publication of Dracula, written by Dublin man Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker. This May 26, 1897 entry records a moment in …
The First Irish Music Festival Is Held in Dublin
May 18, 1897
The first Irish Music Festival is held in Dublin. This May 18, 1897 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
Oscar Wilde Is Released From Prison; He Goes to Live in France
May 18, 1897
Oscar Wilde is released from prison; he goes to live in France. This May 18, 1897 entry records a moment in Celtic …
John Roberts, Welsh Harpist Known as Alaw Elwy Telynor Cymru, Died
May 11, 1897
John Roberts (1816-94) was descended from the Wood family, the principal family of Welsh gypsies. John Roberts was born …