First Issue of United Ireland, Parnellite Weekly
August 13, 1881
The first issue of United Ireland, a Parnellite weekly newspaper, was published on August 13, 1881. The newspaper was …
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Birth of Sir Alexander Fleming, Discoverer of Penicillin.
August 6, 1881
Sir Alexander Fleming (August 06, 1881 – March 11, 1955) discovered the antibiotic substance lysozyme and isolated the …
Richard Downey, Is Born in Kilkenny
May 5, 1881
Richard Downey, born in Kilkenny, became notable for being the youngest-ever Catholic Archbishop when he was appointed …
Robert Williams Buchanan, a Poet, Novelist and Dramatist, Diet
April 26, 1881
Robert Williams Buchanan (August 18, 1841 - June 10, 1901) was a British poet, novelist and dramatist. He was the son of …
Martin Sheridan, the World’s Greatest Athlete, Is Born in Bohola, Co. Mayo
March 28, 1881
Martin John Sheridan (March 28, 1881 – March 27, 1918) was a three time Olympic Games gold medallist. He was born in …
The Peace Preservation Act, Controlling Possession and Importation of Arms, Is Enacted
March 21, 1881
The Peace Preservation (Ireland) Act of 1881 was indeed a piece of legislation enacted by the British Parliament, led by …
Thomas Carlyle, Writer and Historian, Died in London
February 5, 1881
Thomas Carlyle, the influential Scottish writer, historian, and social critic, died in London on February 5, 1881. …
Irish Land League Organizer Michael Davitt Is Arrested Again in Dublin
February 3, 1881
Michael Davitt, a key figure in the Irish Land War of the late 19th century and the founder of the Irish National Land …
Anna Parnell Sets Up the Committee of the Ladies Land League in Dublin
January 31, 1881
Anna Parnell’s establishment of the Ladies’ Land League in Ireland in 1881 was a significant moment in both …
William O'Brien, Trade Unionist, Is Born
January 23, 1881
William O’Brien (23 January 1881 – 31 October 1968) was a politician and trade unionist in Ireland. While rarely …
Irish Football Assocation Formed in Belfast
November 18, 1880
The IFA was formed on 18 November 1880 by seven football clubs mostly in the Belfast area, as the organising body for …
Ned Kelly, Australian Bushranger and Son of Tipperary Transportee, Is Hanged in Melbourne
November 11, 1880
Edward Kelly (December 1854 – 11 November 1880) was an Australian bushranger, outlaw, gang leader and convicted …