On 23rd April 1813, Tom Belcher fought Dan Dogherty in a gruelling 26 round bare knuckle fight at the Curragh Racecourse for 100 guineas. Belcher was among those selected to guard the entrance to Westminster Abbey at the coronation of George IV in 1821. curragh.info/archives/Boxin…

In June 1819, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and his wife the Countess Talbot attended a Race meeting at the Curragh. That evening his Excellency was entertained at dinner by the Turf Club. However, later that year the Countess was to die during childbirth curragh.info/archives/LordL…

In May 1819, a bruising encounter between two pugilists took place at “Belcher's Valley”, on The Curragh of Kildare. The fight between Langan and McGrowran lasted 36 rounds in 1 hour and 47 minutes. Langan was victorious in the end. curragh.info/archives/Pugil…

On the 18th February 1820, the legendary Irish pugilist Sir Dan Donnelly passed away at his home in Dublin, aged 31. Dan Donnelly fought and beat George Cooper at the Curragh on the 13th November 1813 and went on to be a celebrity in the UK and Ireland. curragh.info/archives/DanDo…

In February 1805, an extensive panorama painting depicting the Grand Review and Sham Fight on the Curragh plains the previous summer went on display, involving over 16,000 troops before Lord Cathcart who was Commander-in-Chief in Ireland, 1803 to 1805. curragh.info/archives/Curra…

In August 1805, a large scale military encampment took place on the Curragh of Kildare. Six divisions of troops took their place on the plains. On the bugle signal and in little more than two minutes, tents were erected and the camp was formed. curragh.info/archives/Curra…

In August 1805, public spectators from Dublin city wishing to view the spectacle that was the military encampment on the Curragh, could buy a ticket on a Grand Canal boat to Milltown, one and a half miles from the camp. Price 1s. 8d. First Class. curragh.info/archives/Curra…

In June 1805, a race meeting at The Curragh, saw a race between two horses over a 4 mile course. The winner was Mr. Battersby’s horse Jerry Sneak, in a time of 9 minutes 27 seconds. Massive crowds turned out to see the race. curragh.info/archives/Curra…

In the Summer of 1740, a military encampment took place on the Curragh of Kildare. In what was seen as a Posture of Defence, all Fort Garrisons and Artillery would be displayed in the best order imaginable. curragh.info/archives/Curra…

In September 1781, The Curragh and Naas Rangers of Militia were reported to be ready to respond to any exigencies that they be required to act upon on behalf of the Lord Lieutenant. The Curragh Rangers were raised by the Hon. Capt. Ponsonby Moore. curragh.info/archives/Curra…

In September 1782, a meeting Chaired by the Duke of Leinster, passed a number of resolutions on the proposed Grand Review on the Curragh of Kildare in June 1783, of the various Cavalry and Infantry Corps of the Kildare Militia. curragh.info/archives/Kilda…

First published #OTD 1763, The Freeman's Journal, founded by Charles Lucas, remained in continuous circulation until 1924. Under Lucas and editor Henry Brooke, the paper supported patriot politicians and parliamentary reform. dib.ie/biography/luca… #DIBLives

In December 1944, the Curragh Male Voice Choir performed live on Radio Eireann from the Curragh Camp Gymnasium. The choir was accompanied by the No. 3 Army Band, under the baton of Lieut. R B Kealy and a host of talented guests. curragh.info/archives/Curra…

In January 1936, a severe storm crossed South Kildare causing much damage across the Curragh, Newbridge and Naas areas. The Curragh Camp was hit particularly hard and wooden buildings of the Curragh Golf Club were flattened. curragh.info/archives/Storm…

On this day, 10th September 1949, the first International Motor Car Racing took place on the Curragh Camp. The motor racing took place on the “Curragh Big Circuit”, each lap 5 miles in distance. The "big circuit" encompassed part of the main Limerick Road. curragh.info/archives/Inter…

In March 1813, an advertisement was placed in the national newspapers for tenders for the proposed new Cavalry Barracks at Newbridge. The tender was won by Hargrave architects and building contractors of Cork, at a cost of £96,000 to build. curragh.info/archives/Newbr…

In August 1934, the funeral of soldier, politician, and racing horse owner and breeder Sir Henry Greer of Curragh Grange took place at Newbridge cemetery. The remains were received by a guard of honour drawn from the Newbridge Branch the British Legion. curragh.info/archives/SirHe…

In March 1941, the Most Rev. Dr. Barton. Archbishop of Dublin (Church of Ireland) paid his first official visit to the Curragh Camp. Following a service in St. Paul’s Garrison Church, the Archbishop visited the British and German internees at K-Lines. curragh.info/archives/Archb…

In December 1935, the Brownstown Branch of the British Legion, presented funds from their annual fund raising on Remembrance Day. In the previous 12 months, £350 was received for the relief distress amongst ex-servicemen, widows and orphans in the area. curragh.info/archives/Brown…

A large ceremonial parade took place at the Curragh Camp on Monday, 11th July 1938 at 8pm. The ceremony involving one thousand troops from the camp was held in conjunction with the evacuation of British forces from the treaty ports in Cork Harbour. curragh.info/archives/Cerem…