Events for February 28

February 28, 1929

John Montague, best known for his volume, The Rough Field, is born

John Montague (28 February 1929 − 10 December 2016) was an Irish poet. Born in the United States, he was raised in Ulster in the north of Ireland. He published a number of volumes of poetry, two collections of short stories and two volumes of memoir. He was one of the best known Irish contemporary poets. In 1998 he became the first occupant of the Ireland Chair of Poetry (essentially Ireland’s poet laureate).

February 28, 1638

Second National Covenant signed in Greyfriars Churchyard

The Signing of the National Covenant in Greyfriars Kirkyard is an oil painting by William Allan (painter). It was painted in 1838 when he was the President of the Royal Scottish Academy and Master of the Trustee’s Academy.

February 28, 1799

William Dargan, railway engineer and philanthropist, is born in Carlow

William Dargan MRDS (28 February 1799 – 7 February 1867) was arguably the most important Irish engineer of the 19th century and certainly the most important figure in railway construction.

February 28, 1713

Henry Pyne, MP for Dungarvan, aged about 24 and the father of three children, is killed in a duel

Henry Pyne (before May 1688 – 28 February 1713) was a politician in Ireland.