Celtic history archive
Browse all events for June 10.
1549
Ireland
The Prayer Book Rebellion or Western Rebellion occurred in the southwest of England in 1549. In the 1540s the government of Edward VI introduced a range of measures as part of the …
1642
Ireland
The first regularly constituted presbytery in Ireland constituted by Scottish army chaplains meets at Carrickfergus. This June 10, 1642 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1688
Ireland
James Francis Stuart born. In honor of the Old Pretender, this is known as White Rose Day in Jacobite circles. This June 10, 1688 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1719
Ireland
Battle of Glenshiel, Jacobites with Spanish assistance, and government forces clashed. This June 10, 1719 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1727
Ireland
Death of King George I and accession of George II. This June 10, 1727 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1768
Ireland
Construction of the Forth and Clyde canal started. It was to take, 22 years to complete. This June 10, 1768 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Ireland
Rebels capture Maynooth in Leinster and Bangor in Ulster. This June 10, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1834
Ireland
Alfred Webb, writer and traveller, is born in Dublin. This June 10, 1834 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1842
Ireland
The first number of James MacKnights “Banner of Ulster”, the newspaper of the Presbyterian Church, is published in Ulster. This June 10, 1842 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1903
Ireland
On this date, the world’s first floral clock began operation in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. Designed by city park superintendent John McHattie and clockmaker James Ritchie, …
1904
Ireland
James Joyce meets the love of his life, Nora Barnacle. This June 10, 1904 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1939
Ireland
Sir Jackie Stewart, three-times world motor racing champion, born in Dunbartonshire. This June 10, 1939 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.