History

The replica famine ship, the Jeanie Johnston, arrives in Dublin after final fittings in Cork
The replica famine ship, the Jeanie Johnston, arrives in Dublin after final fittings in Cork Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a three masted barque that was originally built in Quebec, Canada, in 1847 by the Scottish-born shipbuilder John Munn. The replica Jeanie Johnston performs a number of functions: an ocean-going sail training vessel at sea and in port converts into a living history museum on 19th century emigration and, in the evenings, is used as a corporate event venue. …

The Listowel Races in Co. Kerry begin. For the first year in its history, which dates to 1858, it will be a seven-day meeting.
The Listowel Races in Co. Kerry begin. For the first year in its history, which dates to 1858, it will be a seven-day meeting. …

The Princess Royal formally opened the Loch Lomond
The Princess Royal formally opened the Loch Lomond The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park became fully operational on 19 July 2002 and was officially opened by Princess Anne on 24 July 2002. …

Jack McConnell elected First Minister of Scotland, succeeding Henry McLeish who had resigned
Jack McConnell elected First Minister of Scotland, succeeding Henry McLeish who had resigned Jack McConnell, a Scottish Labour politician, was elected as the First Minister of Scotland on November 22, 2001, succeeding Henry McLeish. This followed the resignation of Henry McLeish as the First Minister. …

Henry McLeish resigned as Scotlands First Minister
Henry McLeish resigned as Scotlands First Minister Henry McLeish served as the First Minister of Scotland from 2000 to 2001. His tenure as First Minister was relatively brief, and it was marked by political challenges, including controversies surrounding his financial affairs. …