January

The United Irish League, a nationalist electoral organization, is founded by William O'Brien

January 23, 1898

The United Irish League (UIL) was a nationalist political party in Ireland, launched 23 January 1898 with the motto “The Land for the People”.

Dr. William Price self styled Welsh Druid and Chartist, dies

January 23, 1893

William Price (4 March 1800 – 23 January 1893) was a Welsh physician and political activist best known for his support of Welsh nationalism, Chartism and involvement with the Neo-Druidic religious …

William O'Brien, trade unionist, is born

January 23, 1881

William O’Brien (23 January 1881 – 31 October 1968) was a politician and trade unionist in Ireland.

Katherine Tynan, poet, novelist and journalist, is born

January 23, 1861

Katharine Tynan, an Irish poet, novelist, and journalist, was born on January 23, 1859, in Clondalkin, County Dublin, Ireland.

Arthur Guinness, brewer and the founder of the Guinness brewery, dies

January 23, 1803

Arthur Guinness (1724 or 1725 - 23 January 1803) At 27, in 1752, Guinnesss godfather Arthur Price, the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Cashel, bequeathed him £ 100 in his will.

Dudley Cosby (Baron Sydney), former MP for Carrick, commits suicide

January 23, 1774

Dudley Alexander Sydney Cosby, 1st Baron Sydney (c. 1730 – 22 January 1774), was an Irish politician and diplomat.

Scottish Presbyterians sell captured Charles I to English parliament

January 23, 1647

Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649) was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649.

Roman Emperor Hadrian, born

January 24, 1976

Hadrian (24 January 76 – 10 July 138) was Roman emperor from 117 to 138.

Willie Clancy, Irish folklorist and traditional Uilleann bagpiper, died

January 24, 1969

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Willie Clancy was an iconic figure in the revival of the Uilleann pipes and traditional music from the 1960’s onwards.

Fianna Fáil wins a general election

January 24, 1933

Fianna Fáil meaning “Soldiers of Destiny” or “Warriors of Fál”), officially Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party is a conservative and Christian-democratic political party …

Patrick Scott, artist, is born in Kilbrittain, Co. Cork

January 24, 1921

Patrick Scott (24 January 1921 – 14 February 2014) was an Irish artist.

Percy French gives his last concert in Glasgow

January 24, 1920

Percy French, the renowned Irish songwriter, entertainer, and humorist, passed away just 8 days after his last concert in Glasgow, Scotland, on January 24, 1920 in Liverpool.