Today on Celtic History on

April 22nd

Sat 22 Apr 1905

Capt. William O'Shea, politician and accuser of Parnell, dies in Hove

Thu 22 Apr 1875

Michael, 'The O'Rahilly', Irish Volunteers leader, is born in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry

Thu 22 Apr 1869

Rev. Patrick Bell, inventor of mechanical reaper, died.

Sun 22 Apr 1838

The 703-ton Sirius, the 1st ship to cross the Atlantic entirely under steam arrives in NY

Tue 22 Apr 1834

Daniel O'Connell introduces debate on Repeal of Union bill in the House of Commons

Wed 22 Apr 1671

An English Navigation Act prohibits direct importation of sugar, tobacco and other produce from the colonies to Ireland

Mon 22 Apr 1365

Lionel returns to England, leaving Ormond as his deputy