6 May - Margaret Anna Cusack, nun, writer and founder of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace (d. Events The first statistics for religion in Ireland were gathered in this year's CensusEvents Births January to June 1 January - William James Lendrim, soldier recipient of the Victoria Cross forEvents 13 April - Catholic Emancipation Act becomes law thanks to Daniel O'Connell and the Catholic Association.Events In the election in County Clare, Daniel O'Connell wins the seat with the Catholic Association.Events Births 5 February - Peter Lalor, leader of the Eureka Stockade rebellion in Australia (dIreland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the worldEvents The school which would eventually be called Castleknock College was opened in Dublin by the Vincentian communityEvents Births 15 July - John Horgan, politician and member of the Western Australian Legislative Council (dEvents Drenagh House in Limavady, County Londonderry is completed for the McCausland familyEvents February foundation of the Ulster Bank in Belfast Foundation of the Royal Bank of Ireland see Allied Irish Banks Events Shaw's Bank merged with Royal Bank of Ireland. See Allied Irish Banks.Incumbents Monarch - William IV of the United Kingdom Prime Minister - Charles Grey 2nd Earl Grey, ToryYear 1832 ( MDCCCXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the GregorianThis is a list of years in Ireland. See also the Timeline of Irish history.Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance.Margaret Anna Cusack ( 6 May 1832 &ndash 5 June 1899) was a Catholic Nun and the founder of the Sisters of StThe Sisters of St Joseph of Peace is a Roman Catholic religious order of women founded in January 1884 by Margaret Anna Cusack, in the Diocese of Nottingham1899). Events 6 September - The foundation stone of St Anne’s Cathedral Belfast is laid by the Countess of Shaftesbury.
10 May - William Russell Grace, businessman and first Roman Catholicmayor of New York (d. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England.William Russell Grace (born May 10, 1832, Ballylinan, County Laois, Ireland;died March 21, 1904, New YorkA mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal governmentThe City of New York 1904). Events 26 April - King Edward VII and his Queen arrive in Kingstown
14 November - Stopford Augustus Brooke, Anglican clergyman and writer (d. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca1916). Events January 14 - Michael Collins quits his job in London and returns to Ireland
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John Byrne, soldier, recipient of the Victoria Cross for gallantry in 1854 at the Battle of Inkerman, Crimea (d. John Byrne VC DCM (1832 &ndash 10 July 1879) born at Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, was an Irish recipientSee below the section "Separate Commonwealth awards" Note that sinceThe Battle of Inkerman, a battle of the Crimean War, was fought on November 5, 1854 and resulted in a British and French victory under GeneralCrimea (kraɪˈmiːə or the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Крим Автономна Республіка Крим Avtonomna Respublika Krym; Крым1879). Events 20 April - First of many "monster meetings" of tenant farmers held in Irishtown near Claremorris, County Mayo.
Patrick Carlin, Victoria Cross recipient for gallantry in 1858 in India (d. Patrick Carlin, VC ( 1832 - May 11, 1895) of Belfast, County Antrim, was an Irish recipient of the VictoriaSee below the section "Separate Commonwealth awards" Note that sinceIndia, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country1895). Events 3 April - Oscar Wilde launches a criminal Libel case against the Marquess of Queensberry.
Thomas McCarthy, businessman and politician in Quebec (d. Thomas McCarthy (1832&ndash September 23 1870) was a Quebec businessman and political figureQuebec (kwɨˈbɛk1870). Events The building of Belfast Castle is completed designed by Charles Lanyon and his son
Standish Hayes O'Grady, antiquarian (d. Standish Hayes O'Grady (1832-1915 was an Irish antiquarian He was born in County Limerick, the son of Admiral Hayes O'Grady and cousin of the writer Standish1915). Events April 4 - 25000 National Volunteers assemble at the Phoenix Park.
Joseph Ward, recipient of the Victoria Cross for gallantry in 1858 at Gwalior, India (d. Joseph Ward VC ( 1832 - 23 November 1872) was born in Kinsale, County Cork, and was an Irish recipient of the See below the section "Separate Commonwealth awards" Note that sinceWikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Gwalior ( Hindi: ग्वालियर) is a city in Madhya Pradesh in India India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country1872). Events Ulster Hospital for Women and Sick Children is opened in Chichester Street Belfast.
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8 April - Andrew Blayney, 11th Baron Blayney, soldier, politician and peer (b. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his PraetorianLieutenant General Andrew Thomas Blayney 11th Baron Blayney (30 November 1770 &ndash 8 April 1832 was an Irish peer1770). Births 30 November - Andrew Blayney 11th Baron Blayney, soldier politician and peer (d
28 December - Henry Conyngham, 1st Marquess Conyngham, politician (b. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor ofHenry Conyngham 1st Marquess Conyngham KP GCH PC (26 December 1766 – 28 December 1832 was a politician of the Regency period1766). Events Arts and literature Oliver Goldsmith novel The Vicar of Wakefield is first published