On August 17, 1791 in Celtic History
Birth of richard lalor sheil, dramatist and politician; first catholic privy councillor, in drumdowney, co. kilkenny
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1878
Birth of Oliver St. John Gogarty, writer, and the model for the stately, plump Buck Mulligan in Joyces Ulysses
August 17, 1878
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1846
Lord John Russells Whig administration decides not to interfere with internal or export markets for food
August 17, 1846
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1822
Visit of George IV to Edinburgh began, orchestrated by Sir Walter Scott.
August 17, 1822
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1779
William Corbet, United Irishman and soldier, is born in Ballythomas, Co. Cork
August 17, 1779