The Little Book of Irish Science SFI Little Book of Irish Science | Page 64

59 1788 - 1871
Londonderry’s James Murray finds
a way to make minerals soluble,
producing the first artificial fertilisers
and inventing ‘Milk of Magnesia’.
60 1884-1960
Harry Ferguson began his career as a mechanic and
raced motorcycles but became fascinated by aviation,
becoming the first Irishman to fly. He also solved the
weak link between tractors and ploughs by inventing
a single powerful vehicle.