April 11

1240

Llywelyn the Great died.

Ireland

Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (c. 1173–April 11, 1240) was a Prince of Gwynedd: and eventually ruler over much of Wales. Llywelyn was a decendant of the senior line of Rhodri Mawr, thus a …

1603

Catholic worship is re-established in Kilkenny and the main Munster towns

Ireland

Catholic worship is re-established in Kilkenny and the main Munster towns. This April 11, 1603 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1700

Richard Levinge, an Irish MP, who had been committed to the Tower of London, is released

Ireland

Richard Levinge, an Irish Member of Parliament and prominent lawyer, was committed to the Tower of London by the English House of Commons during the late 17th century—likely in …

1700

Scottish settlement in Darien, Panama, abandoned.

Ireland

Scottish settlement in Darien, Panama, abandoned. This April 11, 1700 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1839

John Galt, author, traveller, founder of Guelph, Ontario, died.

Ireland

John Galt, author, traveller, founder of Guelph, Ontario, died. This April 11, 1839 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1878

Kathleen Daly Clarke, Irish patriot, is born

Ireland

Kathleen Daly Clarke, Irish patriot, is born. This April 11, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1882

Battle of the Braes in which crofters in Skye fought 50 policemen during a dispute over land rights

Ireland

Battle of the Braes in which crofters in Skye fought 50 policemen during a dispute over land rights. This April 11, 1882 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …