Aug 13, 1974
Kate O'Brien, Irish writer, dies
Kate O’Brien, a renowned Irish novelist and playwright, died on August 13, 1974. O’Brien was celebrated for her contributions to Irish literature, particularly her exploration of themes related to women’s independence, identity, and sexuality. Her works often challenged the …
Aug 13, 1947
The Health Act extends the powers of county councils and provides maternity care
The Health Act of 1947 in Ireland was a landmark piece of legislation that significantly expanded the role of local authorities, particularly county councils, in the provision of health services. This Act laid the foundation for the modern Irish health service, introducing major reforms that aimed …
Aug 13, 1898
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 …
Aug 13, 1888
Birth of John Logie Baird, developer of television.
John Logie Baird, the Scottish engineer and inventor who is widely recognized as the developer of the first working television system, was born on August 13, 1888, in Helensburgh, Scotland. Baird’s pioneering work in the field of television laid the groundwork for the technology that would …
Aug 13, 1887
Special committee appointed to investigate Parnells ties to Phoenix Park murders
In 1882, the assassination of two high-ranking British officials in Dublin’s Phoenix Park—Lord Frederick Cavendish, the newly appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland, and Thomas Henry Burke, the Permanent Under-Secretary—sent shockwaves through the United Kingdom and Ireland. These killings, …