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.