Sean Keating, painter, is born in Limerick

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calendar 1905

Death of Dr. Thomas Barnardo. Dublin-born Barnardo opened his first home for destitute boys in Stepney in 1870

September 19, 1905

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calendar 1885

David Christopher Davies, leading Welsh geologist died.

September 19, 1885

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calendar 1881

Kate Coll and Juan Vivion de Valera are married in St. Patricks Church, Greenville, New Jersey. Just over a year later the couple give birth to Eamon

September 19, 1881

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calendar 1880

Parnell delivers his famous speech at Ennis in which he introduces the term for non-violent protest - boycotting. Parnell asked his audience, What are you to do with a tenant who bids for a farm from which another has been evicted? Several voices replie

September 19, 1880

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calendar 1854

The Great North of Scotland Railway opened, running from Aberdeen to Huntly.

September 19, 1854

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calendar 1757

Having been funded by a bequest from Jonathan Swift, St Patricks Hospital for the insane, Dublin, is opened

September 19, 1757