History

Mervyn Johns, actor, was born
Mervyn Johns, actor, was born …

C.S. Lewis, Irish writer, literary and religious scholar, is born
C.S. Lewis, Irish writer, literary and religious scholar, is born C.S. Lewis, the renowned British writer, literary scholar, Anglican lay theologian, and Christian apologist, was born on November 29, 1898, in Belfast, Ireland. …

Fenian Thomas Clarke is released from Portland Prison
Fenian Thomas Clarke is released from Portland Prison …

The first issue of Workers’ Republic
The first issue of Workers’ Republic The first issue of Workers’ Republic, a socialist newspaper edited by James Connolly, was published on August 13, 1898. The newspaper served as the voice of Connolly’s Irish Socialist Republican Party (ISRP) and played a significant role in promoting socialist ideas and workers’ rights in Ireland. …

Irish Local Government Act sets up elective county and district councils
Irish Local Government Act sets up elective county and district councils The Irish Local Government Act of 1898 was a transformative piece of legislation that established elected county and district councils in Ireland, marking a significant shift in the governance of the country. The Act is considered a major milestone in the democratization of local government in Ireland, granting more power and representation to the Irish population. …

Birth of Dame Ninette de Valois, Wicklow, born founder of the Royal Ballet
Birth of Dame Ninette de Valois, Wicklow, born founder of the Royal Ballet …

William Soutar, poet, born in Perth
William Soutar, poet, born in Perth …

Frank Aiken, revolutionary and politician from Co. Armagh, is born
Frank Aiken, revolutionary and politician from Co. Armagh, is born Francis Thomas Aiken (13 February 1898 – 18 May 1983) was an Irish revolutionary and politician. He was chief of staff of the Anti-Treaty IRA at the end of the Irish Civil War. …

Colonel James Fitzmaurice, Irelands greatest aviator, is born in Dublin
Colonel James Fitzmaurice, Irelands greatest aviator, is born in Dublin Colonel James Fitzmaurice was a notable Irish aviator who made significant contributions to the field of aviation during the early 20th century. He was born on January 26, 1898, in Dublin, Ireland. Fitzmaurice is perhaps best known for his participation in the first successful transatlantic flight from east to west. …

The United Irish League, a nationalist electoral organization, is founded by William O'Brien
The United Irish League, a nationalist electoral organization, is founded by William O'Brien The United Irish League (UIL) was a nationalist political party in Ireland, launched 23 January 1898 with the motto “The Land for the People”. Its objective to be achieved through agrarian agitation and land reform, compelling larger grazier farmers to surrender their lands for redistribution among the small tenant farmers. Founded and initiated at Westport, County Mayo by William O’Brien, it was supported by Michael Davitt MP, John Dillon MP, who worded its constitution, Timothy Harrington MP, John O’Connor Power MP and the Catholic clergy of the district. By 1900 it ……