William Pearse, Brother of Patrick, Is Born in Dublin
November 15, 1881
William James Pearse (Irish: Uilliam Seamus Mac Piarais; 15 November 1881 – 4 May 1916) was an Irish republican executed …
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Peadar Ó Dubhda, Teacher of Irish and Translator, Born
November 7, 1881
Patriot, musician, politician, musician, and author of the first translation the Bible into Irish He was born in …
Tom Johnston, One of Scotland’s Best Known Secretaries of State, Born.
November 2, 1881
Tom Johnston, one of Scotland’s best known Secretaries of State, born. This November 2, 1881 entry records a moment in …
The Land League Is Outlawed
October 20, 1881
The Land League is outlawed. This October 20, 1881 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
A “No Rents Manifesto” Is Issued by the Land League Under the Guidance of Parnell
October 18, 1881
A “no rents manifesto” is issued by the Land League under the guidance of Parnell. This October 18, 1881 entry records a …
Eyemouth Fishing Disaster, Nearly, 20 Boats And, 129 Men (1 In, 3 of the Towns Male Population) Lost Their Lives in a Storm.
October 14, 1881
Eyemouth Fishing Disaster, nearly, 20 boats and, 129 men (1 in, 3 of the towns male population) lost their lives in a …
Charles Stewart Parnell and Others Are Arrested for Land League Activities
October 13, 1881
Charles Stewart Parnell and others are arrested for Land League activities. This October 13, 1881 entry records a moment …
Government Crackdown on Irish Land League Jails Parnell and Other Leaders
October 13, 1881
In 1879, the Irish National Land League was founded and Charles Stewart Parnell was appointed its president. The Land …
Revolutionary Éamonn Ceannt, Is Born in Glenamaddy, County Galway
September 21, 1881
Revolutionary Éamonn Ceannt, is born in Glenamaddy, County Galway. This September 21, 1881 entry records a moment in …
Kate Coll and Juan Vivion De Valera Are Married in St. Patricks Church, Greenville, New Jersey. Just Over a Year Later the Couple Give Birth to Eamon
September 19, 1881
Kate Coll and Juan Vivion de Valera are married in St. Patricks Church, Greenville, New Jersey. Just over a year later …
First Soccer International in Ireland; England Beats the Irish Squad
September 15, 1881
First soccer international in Ireland; England beats the Irish squad. This September 15, 1881 entry records a moment in …
Second Gladstone Land Act Introduces the Three Fs - Fair Rent, Fixity of Tenure, Free Sale - And Sets Up the Land Commission
August 22, 1881
Second Gladstone Land Act introduces the three Fs - fair rent, fixity of tenure, free sale - and sets up the Land …