Today in Irish History
29 August
1803
Death of Samuel Neilson, member of the United Irishmen and founder of their newpaper, The Northern Star.
Death of Samuel Neilson, member of the United Irishmen and founder of their newpaper, The Northern Star.
1844
Death of Edmund Ignatius Rice, founder of the Christian Brothers and Presentation Brothers.
Death of Edmund Ignatius Rice, founder of the Christian Brothers and Presentation Brothers.
1871
Birth of Jack B. Yeats, artist.
Birth of Jack B. Yeats, artist.
1890
The Science and Art Museum and the National Library of Ireland were opened.
The Science and Art Museum and the National Library of Ireland were opened.
1950
Birth of Dick Spring, politician.
Birth of Dick Spring, politician.
1975
Death of Éamon de Valera,first Taoiseach and third President of Ireland.
Death of Éamon de Valera,first Taoiseach and third President of Ireland.
More Irish History
31/8/1971
Birth of Pádraig Harrington, golfer.
Birth of Pádraig Harrington, golfer.
31/8/1945
Birth of Van Morrison, musician.
Birth of Van Morrison, musician.