1894 in Ireland

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See also: 1893 in Ireland, other events of 1894, 1895 in Ireland and the list of 'years in Ireland'.


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[edit] Events

  • The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom William Ewart Gladstone retires from politics. In his career he introduced land reform to Ireland and also attempted to grant Home Rule.
  • The first meeting of the Irish Trade Union Congress takes place.
  • The Irish Agricultural Organisation Society is established by Horace Plunkett. The new organisation encourages the co-operative movement.

[edit] Arts and literature

  • Somerville and Ross publish The Real Charlotte.
  • George Moore publishes Esther Waters.

[edit] Sports

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[edit] Deaths