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1907 in Ireland

Explore 5 historical events and records for Ireland in 1907.

Historical records for Ireland in 1907

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April

Sinn Fein

Griffiths, Arthur · Politics / Sinn Fein

Griffiths founds an organisation called the Sinn Fein League

August

Nimrod Expedition Departure

Shackleton, Ernest Henry · Expedition Leader · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Shackleton departs on the British Antarctic Expedition aboard Nimrod, leading his first independently commanded attempt to approach the South Pole.

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Harland and Wolff Managing Director

Andrews, Thomas · Belfast · Shipbuilder · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Becomes a managing director of Harland and Wolff with responsibility for the firm's design work.

Olympic Class Planning

Pirrie, William James · Belfast · Chairman of Harland and Wolff · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Works with White Star leadership on plans for a new generation of large Atlantic liners.

The Playboy of the Western World

Synge, J M · Arts / Literature

Publication of "The Playboy of the Western World"

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