On February 14, 1565 in Celtic History
Mary queen of scots meets lord darnley for the first time
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1878
Daniel Corkery, writer, critic and Irish cultural enthusiast, is born in Cork
February 14, 1878
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1853
The Queen Victoria sinks in a storm off Howth, with the loss of 55 lives
February 14, 1853
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1792
Pianist and composer John Field gives his first public performance at the Rotunda in Dublin
February 14, 1792
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1700
A subsidy is authorized to Louis Crommellin for establishing a linen industry
February 14, 1700
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1629
Valentine Greatrakes, a physician who is known as the touch doctor, is born in Affane, Co. Waterford
February 14, 1629
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1489
Treaty of Dordrecht, Henry VII of England and Holy Roman Emperor Maxmillian agree to uphold Breton independence
February 14, 1489