1296
Scots defeated by Edward I at Battle of Dunbar.
Ireland
The Battle of Dunbar was the first of the series of conflicts of the Wars of Scottish Independence. King Edward I had invaded Scotland in 1296 to punish John Balliol for his …
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1650
Battle of Carbisdale, Montroses last battle.
Ireland
Battle of Carbisdale, Montroses last battle. This April 27, 1650 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1696
Act for encouraging the linen manufacture of Ireland
Ireland
An Act for Encouraging the Linen Manufacture of Ireland is passed — Irish linen gains duty-free access to the British market on this date. This legislation marked a significant …
1739
Lord Barry of Santry is tried by his peers in the parliament house for the murder of his former servant Laughlin Murphy in August 1738
Ireland
Lord Barry of Santry is tried by his peers in the parliament house for the murder of his former servant Laughlin Murphy in August 1738. This April 27, 1739 entry records a moment …
1794
James Bruce, explorer and author of Travels to Discover the Sources of the Nile died.
Ireland
James Bruce, explorer and author of Travels to Discover the Sources of the Nile died. This April 27, 1794 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1827
Mary King Ward, Irish naturalist and astronomer is born
Ireland
Mary King Ward, Irish naturalist and astronomer is born. This April 27, 1827 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1852
Robert Lochore, Scots poet, died
Scotland
Robert Lochore (1762–1852) was a Scottish poet and shoemaker born in Strathaven, Lanarkshire. He wrote poetry in Scots, published verse and tales, and maintained literary …
1880
The Royal University of Ireland is founded by charter
Ireland
The Royal University of Ireland received its royal charter on April 27, 1880. It operated as an examining and degree-awarding university whose examinations were available without …
1891
The first ever Irish musical comedy, The Irish Girl, written by Percy French and William Collisson, is staged at the Queen’s Theatre, Dublin
Ireland
The first ever Irish musical comedy, The Irish Girl, written by Percy French and William Collisson, is staged at the Queen’s Theatre, Dublin. This April 27, 1891 entry records a …
1904
Cecil Day-Lewis, poet, novelist, critic, and Irelands poet laureate from 1968 to 1972, is born in Ballintogher, Co. Sligo
Ireland
Cecil Day-Lewis, poet, novelist, critic, and Irelands poet laureate from 1968 to 1972, is born in Ballintogher, Co. Sligo. This 27, 1904 entry records a moment in Celtic history …