June 04

1487

Thomas FitzGerald, Kildares brother, accompanies Simnels army of German mercenaries and some Irishmen to England on this date

Ireland

Thomas FitzGerald, Kildares brother, accompanies Simnels army of German mercenaries and some Irishmen to England on this date. This June 4, 1487 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1651

Ireton, Oliver Cromwells son-in-law, lays siege to Limerick city

Ireland

1651 – Siege of Limerick Henry Ireton, Oliver Cromwell’s son-in-law and second-in-command during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, laid siege to Limerick in June 1651, one of …

1694

The Merchant Maiden Hospital, later known as The Mary Erskine School, was founded by Mary Erskine in the Cowgate, Edinburgh.

Ireland

The Merchant Maiden Hospital, later known as The Mary Erskine School, was founded by Mary Erskine in the Cowgate, Edinburgh. This June 4, 1694 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1731

Allegedly, the date when the robbery of the Golden Lyons cargo takes place at Ballyheige Co. Kerry

Ireland

The Golden Lyon, a ship owned by the Danish East India Company, becomes stranded near Ballyheige, County Kerry. Its valuable cargo, reportedly including silver and trade goods, is …

1798

In Co. Wexford, Government troops march south out of Gorey

Ireland

In County Wexford, government troops march south from Gorey, while rebels from Carrigrew advance north. The two forces clash at Tubberneering, where the rebels defeat the …

1798

Lord Edward Fitzgerald dies at Newgate prison from wounds sustained in the course of his arrest

Ireland

Lord Edward Fitzgerald dies at Newgate prison from wounds sustained in the course of his arrest. This June 4, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1818

First recorded inter-club golf match between Edinburgh Burgess Golfing Society and Bruntsfield Links Golf Club.

Ireland

First recorded inter-club golf match between Edinburgh Burgess Golfing Society and Bruntsfield Links Golf Club. This June 4, 1818 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1820

Henry Grattan, dies

Ireland

Henry Grattan, the driving force behind the independent Irish Parliament at College Green before its dissolution by the Act of Union, dies. Despite his expressed wishes, he is …

1832

Great Reform Bill, which disenfranchised rotten burghs, came into force.

Ireland

Great Reform Bill, which disenfranchised rotten burghs, came into force. This June 4, 1832 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1862

Bob Fitzsimmons, Cornish boxer, worlds middleweight champion 1891- worlds heavyweight champion 1897- born.

Ireland

Bob Fitzsimmons, Cornish boxer, worlds middleweight champion 1891- worlds heavyweight champion 1897- born. This June 4, 1862 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1864

Neilí Ni Bhriain, Irish Gaelic League activist, is born

Ireland

Neilí Ni Bhriain, Irish Gaelic League activist, is born. This June 4, 1864 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1886

Months of serious rioting begin in Belfast on this date

Ireland

Months of serious rioting begin in Belfast on this date. This June 4, 1886 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.