1899 in Ireland
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See also: 1898 in Ireland, other events of 1899, 1900 in Ireland and the list of 'years in Ireland'.
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[edit] Events
- The Second Boer War begins in South Africa. Major John McBride forms an Irish brigade to aid the Boers.
- Michael Davitt withdraws from the British House of Commons in protest at the Boer War.
- The first issue of Arthur Griffith's, 'United Irishman,' is published.
- The Rathmines and Rathgar music society is founded.
[edit] Arts and literature
- William Butler Yeats and Edward Martin form the Irish Literary Theatre. Its first performance is The Countess Cathleen.
- W. B. Yeats publishes The Wind Amongst the Reads.
[edit] Sports
- Tom Kiely establishes a world record in the hammer event. He becomes the first man to throw the hammer more than 160 feet.
[edit] Births
- January 18 - Sir Anthony Esmonde, Fine Gael Teachta Dála representing Wexford, Member of the European Parliament
- Micheál MacLiammóir actor, co-founder of Gate Theatre
