On August 30, 1875 in Celtic History
National synod of catholic bishops begins at maynooth; they renew condemnation of queens colleges and condemn trinity college
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1991
Liz McColgan won the World Athletics Championship, 10,000 metres in Tokyo by a margin of, 20 seconds.
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1911
The Chamber of Commerce calls for Ireland to adopt Greenwich Mean Time — 25 minutes behind Irish Standard Time
August 30, 1911
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1841
The Cork Examiner, now The Irish Examiner, hits the streets for the first time
August 30, 1841
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1708
Penal Laws passed in 1695 restricting Catholics rights are strengthened for the second time
August 30, 1708