History

Frank OConnor, (pseudonym of Michael ODonovan), short-story writer and author of poetic translations from Irish is born in Cork
Frank OConnor, (pseudonym of Michael ODonovan), short-story writer and author of poetic translations from Irish is born in Cork …

Padraic Pearse arrives in Ros Muc, County Galway and takes up residence at his cottage in Inbhear
Padraic Pearse arrives in Ros Muc, County Galway and takes up residence at his cottage in Inbhear …

The Land Purchase Act (Wyndham Act) is enacted and allows for entire estates to be purchased by the occupying tenantry, subsidized by the state
The Land Purchase Act (Wyndham Act) is enacted and allows for entire estates to be purchased by the occupying tenantry, subsidized by the state The Land Purchase (Ireland) Act of 1903, commonly known as the Wyndham Act, was a landmark piece of legislation that significantly advanced the process of land reform in Ireland. Named after George Wyndham, the Chief Secretary for Ireland who introduced the bill, the Act allowed tenant farmers to purchase the land they worked, with substantial financial support from the British government. …

Edward VII and Queen Alexandra visit Ireland
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra visit Ireland Edward VII was created Earl of Dublin on 17 January 1850. …

Birth of Lord Home of the Hirsel
Birth of Lord Home of the Hirsel Birth of Lord Home of the Hirsel, Foreign Secretary and UK Prime Minister. …

An elephant named Sita kills her keeper tending her sore foot in Dublin Zoo
An elephant named Sita kills her keeper tending her sore foot in Dublin Zoo …

Thomas Sloan and others found the Independent Orange Order in Belfast
Thomas Sloan and others found the Independent Orange Order in Belfast …

The floral clock in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, began operation, driven by clockwork and with only an hour hand. But it was the first of its kind in the world.
The floral clock in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, began operation, driven by clockwork and with only an hour hand. But it was the first of its kind in the world. …

Ewart Milne, poet, is born in Dublin
Ewart Milne, poet, is born in Dublin …

Shelah Richards, actress and producer, is born in Dublin
Shelah Richards, actress and producer, is born in Dublin …