Ireland — • Ireland lies in the Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain . . . Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ireland Ireland † … Catholic encyclopedia
1834 in rail transport — EventsJanuary events* January 30 Construction on the first railroad in Kentucky, linking Lexington and Frankfort, is completed.February events* February 25 The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad is formed to connect cities in… … Wikipedia
Poor Law Amendment Act 1834 — The Poor Law Amendment Act 1834, sometimes abbreviated to PLAA,[1] was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed by the Whig government of Lord Melbourne that reformed the country s poverty relief system (with the exception of… … Wikipedia
Tory Government 1834–1835 — Sir Robert Peel Sir Robert Peel s first government succeeded the caretaker ministry of the Duke of Wellington. Peel was also Chancellor of the Exchequer while the Duke of Wellington served as Foreign Secretary. A young William Ewart Gladstone… … Wikipedia
History of rail transport in Ireland — This article is part of the history of rail transport by country series The history of rail transport in Ireland began only a decade later than in Great Britain. By its peak in 1920, Ireland had 5,500 route kilometers. The current status is less… … Wikipedia
City status in Ireland — See also: List of towns in the Republic of Ireland In the island of Ireland, the term city has somewhat differing meanings in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Historically, city status in the United Kingdom, and before that in the… … Wikipedia
National Botanic Gardens (Ireland) — National Botanic Gardens Garraithe Náisiúnta na Lus Type Botanic Garden Location Glasnevin … Wikipedia
Solicitor-General for Ireland — The Solicitor General for Ireland was the holder of an Irish and then (from the Act of Union 1800) United Kingdom government office. The holder was a deputy to the Attorney General for Ireland, and advised the Crown on Irish legal matters. In the … Wikipedia
National Gallery of Ireland — National Gallery of Ireland. The National Gallery of Ireland (Irish: Gailearaí Náisiúnta na hÉireann) houses the Irish national collection of Irish and European art. It is located in the centre of Dublin with one entrance on Merrion Square,… … Wikipedia
Chimney Sweepers Act 1834 — The Chimney Sweepers Act 1834 was a British Act of Parliament passed to try to stop child labour. Many boys as young as six were being used as chimney sweeps. This act stated that an apprentice must express himself in front of a magistrate that… … Wikipedia
