Celtic history archive
Browse all events for August 16.
1532
Ireland
Treaty of Union between Brittany and France, guaranteeing autonomy for Brittany. This August 16, 1532 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1766
Ireland
Carolina Oliphant, later known as Lady Nairne, is born on August 16, 1766, in Gask, Perthshire, Scotland. A talented poet and songwriter, she becomes renowned for her …
1793
Ireland
The Convention Act bans representative bodies set up to campaign for a change in the law, i.e. putative rivals to the parliament. This August 16, 1793 entry records a moment in …
1832
Ireland
An Act is passed which allows for tithe payments to be commuted. This August 16, 1832 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1878
Ireland
The Intermediate Education Act grants female students the right to participate in public examinations and to enter into careers and professions. This August 16, 1878 entry records …
1879
Ireland
National Land League of Mayo is founded. This August 16, 1879 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1882
Ireland
Charles Stewart Parnell (June 27, 1846 ? October 06, 1891) was an Irish political leader and one of the most important figures in 19th century Ireland and the United Kingdom; …
1892
Ireland
National Literary Society is founded. This August 16, 1892 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1920
Ireland
Court-martial of Terence MacSwiney, Irish Volunteer and Lord Mayor of Cork. This August 16, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1921
Ireland
The first Dáil Éireann is dissolved and the second Dáil convenes. This August 16, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.