This Day the 18th of March in Irish History.
In the year: 1825
In accordance with the Unlawful Societies Act, the Grand Orange Lodge advises its members that further meetings would be in violation of the law
In the year: 1999
The funeral of murdered human rights lawyer, Rosemary Nelson, takes place at St. Peter's Church in Lurgan
In the year: 1736
The Irish House of Commons condemns tithe of agistment on pasturage for dry and barren cattle
In the year: 1952
Pat Eddery, jockey, is born in Blackrock, Co. Dublin
In the year: 2000
The end of a 30 year ban fails to bring huge numbers of people out to see the controversial cult movie, A Clockwork Orange