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George Mann MacBeth, Journalist and poet, died.

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calendar 1932

Fianna Fáil wins the general election

February 16, 1932

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calendar 1902

Birth of singer Delia Murphy in Ardroe, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

February 16, 1902

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calendar 1886

The Irish Catholic Hierarchy formally endorses Home Rule

February 16, 1886

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calendar 1859

Thomas Edward Ellis, Welsh Nationalist, born

February 16, 1859

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calendar 1822

James Thomson, engineer, is born in Belfast

February 16, 1822

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calendar 1768

The Octennial Act limits Irish parliaments life to eight years

February 16, 1768