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The Emergency Powers Act of 1941 in Ireland, also referred to in the context of “The Emergency,” was a significant legislative measure enacted during World War II. Ireland, then known as the Irish Free State (Éire), remained officially neutral during the war. However, the global conflict had substantial implications for the country, leading to the enactment of various emergency measures.

William Butler Yeats, Irish poet, dies

January 28, 1939

William Butler Yeats, one of the most prominent literary figures of the 20th century, died on January 28, 1939. Yeats was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. His work was deeply influenced by the heritage and politics of Ireland, and he played a significant role in the Irish Literary Revival.

Jimmy Shand, Scottish country dance band leader, born

January, 28 1908

Jimmy Shand, a renowned Scottish musician and band leader, was born on January 28, 1908, in East Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. He was a key figure in popularizing Scottish country dance music, both in the United Kingdom and internationally.

David Mary Tidmarsh , WWI Ace, born in Limerick

January 28, 1892

Squadron Leader David Mary Tidmarsh MC (28 January 1892 – 27 November 1944) was an Irish-born flying ace of the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War, credited with seven aerial victories.

George Fitzmaurice, Irish Renaissance playwright, is born

January 28, 1877

George Fitzmaurice, an important figure in the Irish Literary Renaissance, was born on January 28, 1877, in County Kerry, Ireland. He was a playwright known for his unique style, blending folkloric elements with modernist and absurdist techniques.

Patrick Malley is killed by his son William Malley at Calla

January 28, 1873

“The Playboy of the Western World” by J.M. Synge, one of the most famous Irish playwrights. Synge’s play, first performed in 1907, was inspired by a real-life event, although the details of the original incident and the play differ significantly.

Louis Brennan, inventor, is born in Castlebar, Co. Mayo

January 28, 1852

Louis Brennan, a notable inventor and engineer, was born on January 28, 1852, in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland. He is best known for his invention of the Brennan torpedo, one of the first practical guided missiles.

William Burke, murderer and body snatcher of Burke and Hare fame, executed

January 28, 1829

William Burke, infamous for his role in the Burke and Hare murders and subsequent body-snatching scandal in 19th-century Edinburgh, Scotland, was executed on January 28, 1829. His case, along with his accomplice William Hare, became notorious and led to significant legal and social changes.

The Iberno-Celtic Society is founded to preserve and publish the best ancient Irish literature

January 28, 1818

The Iberno-Celtic Society, founded in the early 19th century, was part of a broader movement to preserve, study, and publish ancient Irish literature. This society was one of several institutions and initiatives in Ireland and the United Kingdom dedicated to the revival and preservation of Irish culture, language, and history.

Sir Robert McClure, polar explorer and discoverer of the North-West Passage, born in Co. Wexford

January 28, 1807

Sir Robert John Le Mesurier McClure, a notable figure in the history of polar exploration, was born on January 28, 1807, in Wexford, Ireland. He is best known for his role in the discovery of the Northwest Passage, the sea route through the Arctic Ocean, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

By charter, the Irish Academy becomes the Royal Irish Academy

January 28, 1786

The Irish Academy, known today as the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), was granted a royal charter in 1785, elevating it to the status of the “Royal Irish Academy.” This was a significant moment in the history of the Academy, recognizing its importance in the promotion of science, humanities, and social sciences in Ireland.

Clotworthy Skeffington, 2nd Earl of Massereene, is born in Co. Antrim

January 28, 1742

Clotworthy Skeffington, 2nd Earl of Massereene, (28 January 1742 – 28 February 1805) was an Irish peer born in the 18th century and he was a member of a prominent family in County Antrim, Ireland. He was an Anglo-Irish peer who was imprisoned in France for almost twenty years.

The City of London and the Irish Society of London are found guilty of mismanagement and neglect

January 28, 1635

The incident between the City of London, the Irish Society of London, and the Plantation of Ulster in Northern Ireland is complex and controversial period involves the City of London’s involvement in the colonization and management of lands in Ulster in the early 17th century.

The crown and the Irish Society of London, agree to carry out the plantation of Derry, Coleraine and part of Tyrone

January 28, 1610

The agreement between the Crown and the Irish Society of London to carry out the plantation of Derry, Coleraine, and part of Tyrone refers to a significant historical event known as the Plantation of Ulster. This event took place in the early 17th century and was part of the broader policy of the English and later British colonization of Ireland.