January 29, 1768
Oliver Goldsmith, a notable writer and playwright of the 18th century, is best known for his works such as “The Vicar of Wakefield,” “She Stoops to Conquer,” and “The …
January 29, 1716
On January 29, 1716, the Scottish Jacobite army began its retreat, marking a turning point in the Jacobite Rising of 1715.
January 30, 1998
Buried in the sand at Lahinch for almost 100 years, the ship-wrecked Elizabeth McClean emerges to allow a salvage operation to take its valuable cargo.
January 30, 1984
Luke Kelly, renowned for his distinctive voice and passionate performances, was a leading figure in the Irish folk music scene.
January 30, 1972
Bloody Sunday," actually occurred on January 30, 1972, It took place in Derry (also known as Londonderry) in Northern Ireland and is one of the most notorious incidents in the Northern Irish …
January 30, 1920
Tomás Mac Curtain (20 March 1884 – 20 March 1920) was an Irish Sinn Féin politician who served as the Lord Mayor of Cork until he was assassinated by the Royal Irish Constabulary.
January 30, 1900
The Irish Party, officially known as the Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP), experienced several splits and reunifications during its history, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
January 30, 1865
John Hughes was a notable Irish sculptor born in Dublin. His life and work had a significant impact on Irish art, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
January 30, 1864
The National Gallery of Ireland, located in the heart of Dublin, is one of the country’s premier art institutions.
January 30, 1859
Edward Martyn, born on January 30, 1859, was a key figure in the Irish cultural and political landscape in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
January 30, 1845
Kitty O’Shea, also known as Katharine O’Shea and later Katharine Parnell, is a figure of significant historical interest, primarily due to her relationship with Charles Stewart Parnell, a …
January 30 1649
The execution of King Charles I of England was a pivotal moment in British history, marking the culmination of the conflict between the monarchy and Parliament.
