May 27, 2022
OTD: Francis Beaufort (1774 - 1857)
Francis Beaufort was born in Navan Meath on May 27, 1774. He served in the British Navy for over 50 years rising to rear admiral and appointed as Hydrophager of the Navy. He is best remember for the Beaufort Scale which relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land.
Beaufort died in London on the 17 December 1857
IRISH STEW goes LIVE at the 1st IRISH FESTIVAL!
Join IRISH STEW LIVE at the 1st Irish Festival!Tuesday, April 22 at 7 PM
This Tuesday we'll be recording an episode before a live audience, a first for us and for the Origin Theatre Company’s 1st Irish…
Turmoil Revists The American Irish Historical Society
Irish Stew Statement
As proud supporters of the American Irish Historical Society (AIHS), we feel compelled to express our deep dissatisfaction with the recent decision to remove Dr. Elizabeth Stack from her position as Executive Director. Dr. Stac…
