Irish History Bitesize!さんのイラストまとめ

Michael William Balfe (15 May 1808 #Dublin-20 Oct 1870). Raised #Wexford. Operatic composer eg The Bohemian Girl (@official_enya). Short violinist career, then singer & composed; c 29 operas, c 250 songs & more! Also conductor! https://t.co/Qz8n4ArWyH https://t.co/pLMUdt7e0s

15/17 May: St Gerebernus/Gerebern/Gerebrand. 7th C Irish priest who accompanied St Dymphna to #Geel #Belgium. Shared in her martyrdom. His relics moved to #Xanten, #Germany (St Dymphna's in Geel). 🎨Martyrdom of St Dymphna and St Gerebernus by Flemish painter Jacques de l'Ange

Frank Harte (14 May 1933 #Chapelizod #Dublin-27 June 2005). Emigrated to US, then architect lecturer @WeAreTUDublin. Sung tradition Irish & collected songs e.g. Dublin street ballads! Sometimes with Dónal Lunny.🎶 https://t.co/OuzDVSOOXC https://t.co/F03djrxNcR

Bill Massey PC (26 March 1856 near #Limavady #Derry-10 May 1925 Wellington NZ). Farmed near Auckland, New Zealand, hence "Farmer Bill"! 2nd longest serving PM of NZ (19th). Known for farming interest & opposition organised labour. @MasseyUni named for him! https://t.co/rlYOK3VioH

Hugh Thomson RI (1 June 1860 #Coleraine #Derry-7 May 1920). Illustrator (65 books & magazines/periodicals)! Pen & ink illustrations for Jane Austen, Charles Dickens & JM Barrie! Put on Quality Street chocolate boxes! 14, was clerk but🎨talent discovered! https://t.co/WVUWdWZ5vi

Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Grafton, KG, PC, FRS (25 Oct 1683-6 May 1757). Lord Lieutenant Ireland 1720-4. Father an illegitimate son of King Charles II by his mistress Barbara Villiers! Grafton Street, Dublin named for his father; lane on his land! ©mine https://t.co/1e6WMzNp4U

Eamonn McGrath (14 June 1929 near #Taghmon, Co #Wexford-5 May 2008 #Clonakilty, Co #Cork). Teacher & ✍️ 3 novels (coming of age, TB, incest).👨‍🎓@NUIGalwayAlumni (English/Irish). Supervising examiner @Education_Ire LC English & set papers 70/80s. 🪦St Mary's https://t.co/U311nZG0BZ

#Otd 1836: Ancient Order of Hibernians founded at St James RC Church, Manhattan, NYC. It is an Irish male Catholic organisation. Assisted immigrants, esp those who faced discrimination or harsh coal mining working conditions. Focus of political activity. https://t.co/0sVr1MtEcV

Gertrude Elizabeth, Lady Colin Campbell (3 May 1857?-1 Nov 1911). Parents from #Clare & #Kildare. Artist, journalist, author, playwright, editor.👰brother-in-law of Princess Louise, Queen Victoria's 4th daughter. Divorced. Accomplished🏇! Advocate ♀️🚲 https://t.co/eZCkSW3dpD

Edith Somerville (2 May 1858 Corfu-8 Oct 1949). Novelist/artist. Raised #Castletownshend Co #Cork.👩‍🎓@alexcollege, art in Paris/London.✍️with cousin Violet Martin. 14 stories/📚; The Real Charlotte & Irish R. M. (hilarious📺) & solo! https://t.co/etTySswb7u https://t.co/FDb1WvAPGM