The 1891 championship saw Kerry contest and win their first and only All-Ireland hurling title against Wexford. The game, played at Clonturk Park on February 28, 1892, was part of a triple-header. It was an exciting affair that controversially went to extra-time, the only occasion this has happened in an All-Ireland final, with Kerry eventually winning 2–3 to 1–5.
Read the full story →The Plan of Campaign achieved significant rent reductions across numerous Irish estates, marking a major victory for coordinated tenant action. This innovative strategy, which involved tenants collectively withholding rent unless landlords agreed to reductions, demonstrated the effectiveness of organized resistance. The campaign's success on this day included settlements on several major estates, providing relief to thousands of tenant farmers. The movement helped develop new forms of rural organization and solidarity, creating networks that would influence future agrarian activism.
Read the full story →October 6th is historically observed as Ivy Day in Ireland, commemorating the death of Charles Stewart Parnell in 1891. Parnell, often referred to as "The Uncrowned King of Ireland," was a pivotal figure in Irish nationalism and a leading advocate for Home Rule. His political career was marked by both immense popularity and controversy. On Ivy Day, mourners traditionally wore sprigs of ivy in remembrance of his contributions to Irish political life. The observance highlights his enduring legacy and the profound impact he had on the struggle for Irish self-governance, even decades after his passing.
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