On February 15, 1901 in Celtic History
Viscount brendan bracken, politician, born in templemore, co. tipperary
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1971
Decimal currency introduced, abandoning 12 pennies to a shilling and 20 shillings to a pound
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1874
Sir Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer, born in Kilkea, Co. Kildare
February 15, 1874
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1793
A third convention of Dungannon a gathering of Volunteers from Ulster is held
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1782
The first Dungannon Convention of the Ulster Volunteers calls for an independent Irish parliament
February 15, 1782