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1896 in Ireland
See also: 1895 in Ireland, other events of 1896, 1897 in Ireland and the list of 'years in Ireland'.
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Events
- James Connolly founds the Irish Republican Socialist Party.
- John Dillon assumes the leadership of the anti-Parnellite wing of the Home Rule Party.
- An extension is made to Arthur Balfour's Land Act. 1,500 bankrupt estates are made available for sale to tenants.
- Ireland's first motor vehicle laws are introduced.
- The first electric tram runs in the streets of Dublin.
- The Limavady hoard of prehistoric gold objects is discovered by Tom Nicholl while ploughing.
- Ireland's first cinema shows are held at Dan Lowry's Music Hall in Dublin.
Arts and literature
Sports
- John Pius Boland wins gold medals for tennis at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
Births
Deaths
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