July 02 | Today in Celtic History

1266

Treaty of Perth

Scotland

The Treaty of Perth, signed 2 July 1266, ended military conflict between Magnus VI of Norway and Alexander III of Scotland over possession of the Hebrides and the Isle of Man. The …

1644

Battle of Marston Moor Victory

Scotland

The Battle of Marston Moor was fought on 2 July 1644, during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms of 1639 – 1653. The combined forces of the English Parliamentarians under Lord Fairfax …

1645

Battle of Alford

Ireland

Battle of Alford, Marquis of Montrose defeated Lieutenant-General Baillie; Lord Gordon killed.

1745

Bonnie Prince Charles sails for Scotland

Scotland

Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Silvester Maria Stuart (December 31, 1720 - January 31, 1788), was the exiled claimant to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and was …

1790

John Foster defeats William Brabazon Ponsonby

Ireland

In an election for Speaker of the Irish parliament, John Foster defeats William Brabazon Ponsonby by 145 votes to 105

1798

Rebels defeat small force of Yeomanry at Ballraheen Hill

Ireland

Rebels defeat small force of Yeomanry at Ballraheen Hill; they move to camp at Croghan

1800

The British Act of Union is passed

England

The British Act of Union is passed. This July 2, 1800 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with England.

1819

Edward Vaughan Kenealy Born

Ireland

Edward Vaughan Hyde Kenealy QC (2 July 1819 – 16 April 1880) was an Irish barrister and writer. He is best remembered as counsel for the Tichborne claimant and the eccentric and …

1869