April 22

April 22, 1905

Capt. William O'Shea, politician and accuser of Parnell, dies in Hove

April 22, 1875

Michael, 'The O'Rahilly', Irish Volunteers leader, is born in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry

April 22, 1869

Rev. Patrick Bell, inventor of mechanical reaper, died.

April 22, 1838

The 703-ton Sirius, the 1st ship to cross the Atlantic entirely under steam arrives in NY

April 22, 1834

Daniel O'Connell introduces debate on Repeal of Union bill in the House of Commons

April 22, 1671

An English Navigation Act prohibits direct importation of sugar, tobacco and other produce from the colonies to Ireland

April 22, 1365

Lionel returns to England, leaving Ormond as his deputy