The last surviving member of the Irish House of Commons, Sir Thomas Staples, dies in Lissan, Co
May 14, 1865
Hall Caine, a Manx novelist is born.
May 14, 1853
Fosters Corn Law regulates the corn trade
May 14, 1784
The Irish Post Office, distinct from English and Scottish services, is established by statute
May 14, 1784
St Andrews Society of Golfers constituted. In, 1834 it became the Royal and Ancient Golf Club
May 14, 1754