june SunMonTueWedThuFriSat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Highlighted Events from June June 26, 1798 Southern column is surprised by Government forces on Kilcumney Hill. They are defeated and decide to disperse. Many men return home but some decide to try and rejoin northern column at Croghan. Northern column remains in camp at Croghan. Read More June 24, 1874 Birth of Úna Ní Fhaircheallaigh, Irish author, feminist and language activist Read More June 10, 1903 The floral clock in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, began operation, driven by clockwork and with only an hour hand. But it was the first of its kind in the world. Read More June 7, 1690 The Scots Parliament ratified the establishment of a Presbyterian religious system, rejecting Episcopacy. Read More