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Arthur Conway, mathematician and president of University College Dublin, is born in Wexford

On October 02, 1875 in Celtic History

Arthur conway, mathematician and president of university college dublin, is born in wexford

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calendar 1947

The new paddle steamer Waverley was launched from A. & J. Ingliss yard on the Clyde. After providing services on the Firth of Clyde she has been preserved and still takes passengers doon the watter as the oldest sea-going paddle steamer in the world.

October 02, 1947

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calendar 1931

Death of Sir Thomas Lipton, grocer, tea merchant and contestant for the Americas Cup.

October 02, 1931

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calendar 1900

Hubert Butler, writer and local historian, is born near Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny

October 02, 1900

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calendar 1879

Kate Coll arrives in New York from Ireland on board the SS Nevada. She later marries Juan Vivion de Valera, and gives birth to Éamon on October 14, 1882 in New York

October 02, 1879

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calendar 1854

Patrick Geddes - Scottish Botanist born.

October 02, 1854

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calendar 1852

Birth of Sir William Ramsay, Scottish chemist who discovered helium, xenon, neon, argon, radon and krypton.

October 02, 1852

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calendar 1852

William O'Brien, writer and nationalist, is born in Mallow, Co. Cork

October 10, 1852

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calendar 1833

Birth of Father William Corby who became Chaplain of the Irish Brigade in Detroit, Michigan

October 02, 1833

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calendar 1600

ONeill engages Mountjoys forces in the Battle of Moyry Pass

October 02, 1600