History

Capt. William O'Shea, politician and accuser of Parnell, dies in Hove
Capt. William O'Shea, politician and accuser of Parnell, dies in Hove Captain William Henry O’Shea (1840 – 22 April 1905) was an Irish soldier and Member of Parliament. …

Aviator Jim Mollinson who married Amy Johnson, was born in Glasgow.
Aviator Jim Mollinson who married Amy Johnson, was born in Glasgow. James Allan Mollison MBE (19 April 1905 – 30 October 1959) was a Scottish pioneer aviator who, flying solo or with his wife, Amy Johnson, set many records during the rapid development of aviation in the 1930s. …

An Oige, Irish Youth Hostel Association is established
An Oige, Irish Youth Hostel Association is established …

Pádraic Fallon, poet and playwright, is born
Pádraic Fallon, poet and playwright, is born Pádraic Fallon was born on January 03, 1905. He was an Irish poet and playwright known for his contributions to Irish literature. His work often touched on themes related to Irish identity, history, and culture. …

Birth of poet Patrick Kavanagh in Inishkeen, Co. Monaghan
Birth of poet Patrick Kavanagh in Inishkeen, Co. Monaghan …

Lord Dunraven forms the Irish Reform Association to campaign for some devolution; the following December, unionists form a United Unionist Council to resist Dunravens plan
Lord Dunraven forms the Irish Reform Association to campaign for some devolution; the following December, unionists form a United Unionist Council to resist Dunravens plan …

Molly Keane, born
Molly Keane, born Molly Keane (20 July 1904 – 22 April 1996), née Mary Nesta Skrine, and who also wrote as M. J. Farrell, was an Irish novelist and playwright. …

James Joyce had his first date with Nora Barnacle
James Joyce had his first date with Nora Barnacle …

James Joyce meets the love of his life, Nora Barnacle
James Joyce meets the love of his life, Nora Barnacle …

Cecil Day-Lewis, poet, novelist, critic, and Irelands poet laureate from 1968 to 1972, is born in Ballintogher, Co. Sligo
Cecil Day-Lewis, poet, novelist, critic, and Irelands poet laureate from 1968 to 1972, is born in Ballintogher, Co. Sligo …