Celtic history archive
Browse all events for June 11.
1488
Ireland
Battle of Sauchieburn during which King James III died attempting to subdue a group of rebel barons. This June 11, 1488 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1534
Ireland
Thomas FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Kildare (1513?1537), also known as Silken Thomas (Irish: Tomás an tSíoda), was a figure in Irish History. He spent a considerable part of his early …
1560
Ireland
Marie of Guise, widow of King James V and Queen Regent of Scotland, died. This June 11, 1560 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1690
Ireland
William of Orange departs for Ireland. This June 11, 1690 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Ireland
The Wexford Rebellion refers to the events of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 in County Wexford. From 27 May until 21 June 1798, Society of United Irishmen rebels revolted against …
1862
Ireland
Violet Martin, born at Ross House, County Galway, is best known by her pen name Martin Ross. A noted Irish writer, she often collaborated with her cousin Edith Somerville, …
1903
Ireland
Thomas Sloan and others found the Independent Orange Order in Belfast. This June 11, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1912
Ireland
Mary Lavin, widely regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest short story writers, was born on June 11, 1912, in East Walpole, Massachusetts, to Irish immigrant parents. Shortly after …
1919
Ireland
Richard Todd, acclaimed actor, is born in Dublin on June 11, 1919. He rises to prominence for his role in The Hasty Heart (1949), which earns him the Golden Globe Award for Most …
1930
Ireland
Empress of Britain launched from Clydebank by the Prince of Wales. This June 11, 1930 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1975
Ireland
First oil pumped ashore from British oilfields in the North Sea. This June 11, 1975 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.