On August 30, 1855 in Celtic History

Birth of feargus edward o’ connor, chartist leader

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Thu 30 Aug 1855

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    Birth of golf course designer Dr Alister Mackenzie; he was responsible for Augusta National and Cypress Point, among others.

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    The Cork Examiner, now The Irish Examiner, hits the streets for the first time

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    James Wilson - Scottish patriot, died

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    All registered Catholic priests in Ireland are required to renounce the claims of the Stuarts to the thrones of England and Ireland — only 33 out of 1,089 comply

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    Penal Laws passed in 1695 restricting Catholics rights are strengthened for the second time

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    First siege of Limerick ends

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