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April

Explore April through rebellion, literature, faith, changing nations, and spring anniversaries across the Celtic world.

Stories and traditions

Highlights for April

April 1916

The 1916 Easter Rising

Follow the preparation, events, participants, and aftermath of the Easter Rising.

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April in Ireland

Discover Irish history and anniversaries recorded during April and across the full calendar.

Movements and turning points

Political History

Search the archive for rebellions, reform movements, leaders, and political change.

Around the Celtic world

April by country

Ireland

April 1, 1935Francis Arthur Fahy Who Wrote the Ballad Galway Bay, DiedApril 1, 1919DeValera Is Elected President of the First Dáil ÉireannApril 1, 1839St. Clair Mulholland, Union Civil War General and Medal of Honor Winner, Is Born in Lisburn, Co. Antrim

Scotland

April 1, 2000Hunt the Gowk, Scottish Equivalent of April Fools Day (Gowk Is a Cuckoo)April 1, 1571Dumbarton Castle, Under Siege Since January 1570, Captured by Captain Thomas CrawfordApril 2, 1593Marischal College, Second University in Aberdeen, Founded.

Wales

April 1, 1401Conway Castle Taken by Welsh Rebels Under William and Rhys Ap TudorApril 6, 1282Welsh Parliament Declares War on England.April 28, 1197Rhys Ap Gruffydd - King of South Wales, Died.

England

April 11, 1700Richard Levinge, an Irish MP, Who Had Been Committed to the Tower of London, Is ReleasedApril 13, 1951The Stone of Destiny, Stolen on Christmas Day, Was Returned to Westminster AbbeyApril 13, 1203Arthur I of Brittany Assassinated by His Uncle, John of England