On February 14, 1629 in Celtic History
Valentine greatrakes, a physician who is known as the touch doctor, is born in affane, co. waterford
Valentine Greatorex (1628-1683), born in Affane Castle in West Waterford, was a noted Stroker or healer who cured a dying King and won a place of honour in the Royal Household of Britain where he died in 1682
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1878
Daniel Corkery, writer, critic and Irish cultural enthusiast, is born in Cork
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1853
The Queen Victoria sinks in a storm off Howth, with the loss of 55 lives
February 14, 1853
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1792
Pianist and composer John Field gives his first public performance at the Rotunda in Dublin
February 14, 1792
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1700
A subsidy is authorized to Louis Crommellin for establishing a linen industry
February 14, 1700
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1489
Treaty of Dordrecht, Henry VII of England and Holy Roman Emperor Maxmillian agree to uphold Breton independence
February 14, 1489