October 17, 1850James Paraffin Young obtained a patent for the extraction of paraffin from shale, starting the chemical industry in West Lothian.
September 10, 1850In Thurles, it is the final day of the first canonical synod of the Irish church, summoned by Paul Cullen
September 3, 1850Charters are granted to colleges in Belfast, Cork and Galway, under the Universities (Ireland) Act
August 14, 1850The Irish Franchise Act is enacted and has the effect of increasing the electorate from 45,000 to 164,000
June 24, 1850Horatio Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum; soldier and statesman, is born in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry
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