Michael, 'The O'Rahilly', Irish Volunteers leader, is born in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry
April 22, 1875
Rev. Patrick Bell, inventor of mechanical reaper, died.
April 22, 1869
The 703-ton Sirius, the 1st ship to cross the Atlantic entirely under steam arrives in NY
April 22, 1838
An English Navigation Act prohibits direct importation of sugar, tobacco and other produce from the colonies to Ireland
April 22, 1671
Lionel returns to England, leaving Ormond as his deputy
April 22, 1365