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1854 in Ireland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Ireland in 1854.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1854

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January

7 January 1854

Press

Mitchel, John · Media / Media

Publishes the 1st issue of the Citizen

September

September 1854

Northwest Passage Expedition Returns

McClure, Robert John Le Mesurier · England · Arctic Explorer · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

McClure and his surviving crew return to Britain after completing the Northwest Passage through a combination of ship voyages and overland travel.

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1854

Promotion to Captain

McClintock, Francis Leopold · Royal Navy Captain · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

McClintock is promoted to captain after returning from years of intensive Arctic searching and sledging operations.

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