Celtic history archive
Browse all events for February 15.
1782
Ireland
The first Dungannon Convention of the Ulster Volunteers calls for an independent Irish parliament. This February 15, 1782 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1793
Ireland
A third convention of Dungannon a gathering of Volunteers from Ulster is held. This February 15, 1793 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1794
Ireland
The United Irishmen publish a plan for parliamentary reform. This February 15, 1794 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1834
Wales
Communications pioneer who brought the telephone to Britain and helped Marconi to give radio to the world. His graduate studies at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, London, …
1848
Scotland
The Caledonian Railway company opened. This February 15, 1848 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1850
Ireland
Sophie Bryant, Irish patriot and womens rights advocate, is born. This February 15, 1850 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1874
Ireland
Sir Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer, born in Kilkea, Co. Kildare. This February 15, 1874 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1901
Ireland
Viscount Brendan Bracken, politician, born in Templemore, Co. Tipperary. This February 15, 1901 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1971
England
Decimal currency introduced, abandoning 12 pennies to a shilling and 20 shillings to a pound. This February 15, 1971 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …