On this day in Celtic history
Discover people, anniversaries, and events from the Celtic world that shaped history.
September 3
1571
Ireland
Earl of Lennox, Regent of Scotland, murdered. Earl of Mar appointed Regent but he died in October 1572. This September 3, 1571 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1650
Ireland
The Battle of Dunbar (3 September 1650) was a battle of the Third English Civil War. The Parliamentary forces under Oliver Cromwell defeated Charles Stuarts Scottish army commanded by David Leslie. After defeating a …
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1654
Ireland
The first Protectorate parliament meets; Ireland is represented by 30 members. This September 3, 1654 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1745
Ireland
Prince Charles Edward Stuart proclaimed his father as King James VIII of Scotland at Perth. This September 3, 1745 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1752
Ireland
With the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1752, September 2 was followed by September 14, skipping 11 days to correct the drift in the older Julian calendar. This change, enacted by the British Calendar Act of 1750, …
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1781
Ireland
Birth of William Sharman Crawford, radical politician, in Co. Down. This September 3, 1781 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1787
Ireland
Glasgow Weavers Riot after a wage reduction, triggering unrest in the city. When magistrates arrive, they are met with bricks thrown by protesters. In response, soldiers open fire, killing six rioters and escalating …
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1821
Ireland
The last day of George IVs visit to Ireland. This September 3, 1821 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1842
Ireland
In Kill, Co. Kildare, birth of John Devoy, journalist and leading member of the Fenians. This September 3, 1842 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1850
Ireland
Under the Universities (Ireland) Act of 1845, royal charters are granted to new colleges in Belfast, Cork, and Galway, marking a major step in the expansion of higher education in Ireland. These institutions later became …
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1854
Ireland
Birth of Fanny Parnell, Land League agitator and sister of Charles Stewart Parnell. This September 3, 1854 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1877
Ireland
Y.V. Perrot, Breton patriot, writer and martyr, born. This September 3, 1877 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1901
Ireland
James Hanley, novelist and short story writer, is born in Liverpool of Irish parents. This September 3, 1901 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1905
Ireland
James “Snowy” Dunne, one of Ireland’s greatest centre-forwards, is born in Dublin on September 25, 1906. Known for his prolific goal-scoring ability, Dunne had a distinguished football career, playing for clubs such as …
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2005
John Burgess died on June 29, 2005 at the age of 71. He was born in Aberdeen on 11 March 1934, and first learned to play the practice chanter at the age of four from his …
1990
Captain Ian C. Cameron, a bagpiper, an author and a longtime member of the Piobaireachd Society died at age 72, from a virulent form of lung disease Ian was the composer …
1988
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2000
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2000
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2000
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