Today in Celtic History

Sunday

September 13

September 13, 1494

Edward Poynings, known for his introduction of Poynings Law, is appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland

September 13, 1644

Battle of Aberdeen, in which the Marquis of Montrose captured the city.

Monday

September 14

September 14, 1402

Scots led by, 4th Earl of Douglas defeated at the Battle of Homildon Hill by English army led by Percy Hotspur.

September 14, 1507

Edinburgh merchants granted exclusive privilege of running a printing press.

Tuesday

September 15

September 15, 1595

City Baillie shot when Edinburgh High School pupils rioted when refused a holiday.

September 15, 1718

The Breton gentry gather in Rennes to defend the liberties of Brittany.

Wednesday

September 16

September 16, 1400

Owain Glyn Dwr raises standard of revolt against England- declaring Welsh independence.

September 16, 1732

Birth in Castletown, Co. Clare of Thomas OGorman, physician, wine trader and courtier in France; made a chevalier by Louis XV

Thursday

September 17

September 17, 1711

John Holwell, surgeon and survivor of Black Hole of Calcutta is born in Dublin

September 17, 1745

Prince Charles Edward Stuart took up residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.

Friday

September 18

September 18, 1400

First action of Glyn Dwrs revolt as Welsh rebels capture town of Ruthin.

September 18, 1818

Theatre Royal, Glasgow, became the first theatre in Britain to be lit by gas.