1792 in Ireland

Today we want to delve into the fascinating world of 1792 in Ireland. Whatever approach we give it, 1792 in Ireland has always aroused interest and curiosity in humanity. Whether as a subject of study, as a historical figure, or as an inspiration for creativity, 1792 in Ireland has left his mark on the world in unimaginable ways. Throughout history, it has been the object of debate, analysis and admiration, being considered a point of reference in different contexts. In this article, we will explore different facets of 1792 in Ireland, trying to shed light on its importance and impact on different aspects of human life.

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Events from the year 1792 in Ireland.

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Events

We feel ourselves peculiarly called upon to stand forward in the crisis to pray your majesty to preserve the Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland inviolate...[1]
  • 20 February – Parliament House, Dublin, catches fire during a legislative session. "Although in imminent danger of the roof falling in," it is noted later, "the House did not adjourn until a proper motion had been put and carried in the affirmative."[2]
  • 11–14 July – Belfast Harp Festival brings together and records the work of most of the remaining traditional players of the clàrsach. It is organised by Dr. James McDonnell, Robert Bradshaw and Henry Joy McCracken[3] in the Assembly Rooms, Belfast, and Edward Bunting is one of three musicians to transcribe the music.[4]
  • 3–8 December – Catholic convention in Dublin, during which, at the motion of Christopher Dillon Bellew, it is resolved that the petition in favour of emancipation should be presented directly to the King.
  • December (date unknown) – eleven people are drowned near the eighth lock of the Grand Canal when an overloaded barge capsizes.
  • 14 December – the Society of United Irishmen circulates a pamphlet Address to the Volunteers, written by physician and poet William Drennan, which the authorities consider to be seditious.[5]
  • Belfast Reading Society becomes the Belfast Society for Promoting Knowledge, later to become the Linen Hall Library.
  • Beamish and Crawford's 'Cork Porter Brewery' is established when William Beamish and William Crawford purchase an existing brewery (from Edward Allen) on a site in Cramer's Lane used for brewing since at least the 17th century.[6]

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References

  1. ^ Calendar of the Ancient Records of Dublin 14 pp. 241–242.
  2. ^ Walford, Cornelius, ed. (1876). "Fires, Great". The Insurance Cyclopeadia: Being an Historical Treasury of Events and Circumstances Connected with the Origin and Progress of Insurance. C. and E. Layton. p. 62.
  3. ^ Lanier, Sara C. (1999). ""It is new-strung and shan't be heard": nationalism and memory in the Irish harp tradition". British Journal of Ethnomusicology. 8.
  4. ^ Connolly, S. J. (ed.). The Oxford companion to Irish history (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. p. 45. ISBN 9780199691869.
  5. ^ McBride, I. R. (2004). "Drennan, William (1754–1820)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/8046. Retrieved 2013-08-19. (subscription or UK public library membership required)
  6. ^ "Beamish and Crawford". Cork Heritage. Cork City Council. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2012-11-02.