Irish History on the Day that's in it
Friday, 11 February 2022
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11 February 1867: The abortive Fenian Raid on Chester Castle on this day. An audacious plan had been put together by the Fenian Leadershi...
Thursday, 10 February 2022
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10 February 1173: The death of Muiredhach Ua Cobhthaigh [Murtagh O’Coffey], the Bishop of Cenel-Eoghan on this day. He was a respected ec...
Wednesday, 9 February 2022
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9 February 1815: Ellen Hutchins, Ireland’s first Lady botanist, died on this day. Miss Hutchins was a self effacing girl who kept herself ...
Tuesday, 8 February 2022
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8 February 1847: Daniel O’Connell’s last speech in the British House of Commons on this day. In his final speech in the House, he predict...
Monday, 7 February 2022
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7 February 1072 AD: Diarmait mac Maíl na mBó , king of Leinster, died on this day. He was one of the most colourful and dynamic Irish king...
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7 February 1988: Nora Herlihy, one of the founders of the modern Irish Credit Union system, died on this day. Nora Herlihy was born on 27 Fe...
Sunday, 6 February 2022
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6 February 1918 - Women in Britain and Ireland gained the right to vote in General Elections for the first time on this day. The Represent...
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