John Boyle O’Reilly joined the British Army (Lancashire Rifles Volunteers).
Author: Lisa Jacobs (Lisa Jacobs)
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Between the years 1845 and 1849…
Was the Great Hunger: A potato blight destroys two-thirds of Ireland’s staple crop, leading to an estimated 1 million deaths and emigration of a further 1 million people.
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On this day, 24 March 1829…
Catholic Emancipation: The Catholic Relief Act 1829 is passed, allowing Catholics to sit in the UK Parliament.
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On this day, 1 January 1801…
Acts of Union 1800 comes into effect; the Kingdom of Ireland unites with Great Britain, forming the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.