Celtic history archive
Browse all events for June 02.
1398
Ireland
Prince Henry St Clair (Sinclair) landed in Nova Scotia, having sailed from Orkney. This June 2, 1398 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1567
Ireland
Shane O’Neill, powerful and ambitious Ulster chieftain, is murdered by the MacDonnells after seeking refuge with them at Cushendun. His fall marks a pivotal moment in the Tudor …
1581
Ireland
James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton (c. 1525 - June 02, 1581), was the last, and arguably the most successful, of the four regents of Scotland during the minority of King James VI. …
1581
Ireland
James Douglas,, 4th Earl of Morton, beheaded in Edinburgh Grassmarket, accused of the murder of Lord Darnley. This June 2, 1581 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1705
Ireland
An accidental fire devastates the town of Enniskillen, destroying a significant portion of the settlement: - 114 families and their servants lose homes and property. - The military …
1772
Ireland
An Act of Parliament allows Catholics to lease bogland. This June 2, 1772 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1774
Ireland
An act of the Irish parliament enables Catholics to testify their allegiance to the king. This June 2, 1774 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1866
Ireland
Renegade Irish Fenians surrender to US forces. This June 2, 1866 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1891
Ireland
The Proposal for the Penalty Kick is Accepted by the Football Association. The idea was the brainchild of William McCrum, a goalkeeper from Milford, Co. Armagh, and was championed …
1920
Ireland
Michael OHehir, sports commentator, is born in Dublin. This June 2, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1938
Ireland
On this date, Robert and Edward Kennedy, the youngest sons of Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., then U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, opened the Children’s Zoo in Regent’s Park, London. …
1941
Ireland
Clothes rationing introduced as a war-time measure. It was not lifted until, 1949. This June 2, 1941 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.