On May 22, 1932 in Celtic History
Death of augusta persse, better known as lady augusta gregory, irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre director; also a co founder of the abbey theatre
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1870
Birth of Eva Gore-Booth, poet, trade unionist and feminist, on the Lissadell Estate in Co. Sligo
May 22, 1870
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1859
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of Sherlock Holmes, born of Irish parents in Edinburgh.
May 22, 1859
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1805
Michael Doheny, poet and Young Irelander, is born near Fethard, Co. Tipperary
May 22, 1805
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1611
King James VI introduced the title baronet for the first time. This is the lowest hereditary titled order.
May 22, 1611