1898 in Ireland
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See also: 1897 in Ireland, other events of 1898, 1899 in Ireland and the list of 'years in Ireland'.
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[edit] Events
- The Local Government Act is introduced. It establishes popularly elected local authorities and gives qualified women a vote for the first time.
- James Connolly launches the Workers' Republic newsletter.
- The Mary Immaculate College in Limerick is founded to train Catholic national school teachers.
- Dr. John Colohan of Dublin imports the first petrol driven car into Ireland.
- The Gaelic League holds its first feis at Macroom, County Cork.
[edit] Arts and literature
- Oscar Wilde publishes The Ballad of Reading Gaol.
[edit] Sport
[edit] Football
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- Winners: Linfield
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- Winners: Linfield 2 - 0 St Columb's Hall Celtic
