June 12

1298

William Wallace routs English at the Battle of Black Ironside

Ireland

Sir William Wallace (c.1270 – 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who led a resistance to the English occupation of Scotland during significant periods of the Wars of Scottish …

1731

The Revenue Commissioners report the robbery of the Golden Lyon’s cargo at Ballyheige.

Ireland

The Revenue Commissioners report the robbery of the Danish ship Golden Lyon’s cargo at Ballyheige. The ship, owned by the Danish Asiatic Company, had run aground or been stranded. …

1741

At the Athy by-election following the death of Sir Walter Dixon Borrowes, Lord Ophaly is returned

Ireland

At the Athy by-election following the death of Sir Walter Dixon Borrowes, Lord Ophaly is returned. This June 12, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1798

In Wexford, Rebel northern division moves camp to Limerick Hill; Rebels launch attack on Borris, Co Carlow

Ireland

In Wexford, Rebel northern division moves camp to Limerick Hill; Rebels launch attack on Borris, Co Carlow. This June 12, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1916

The Ulster Unionist Council agrees to the immediate implementation of Home Rule if six Ulster counties are temporarily excluded

Ireland

The Ulster Unionist Council agrees to the immediate implementation of Home Rule if six Ulster counties are temporarily excluded. This June 12, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1924

Kevin O'Kelly, journalist and broadcaster, is born

Ireland

Kevin O’Kelly, journalist and broadcaster, is born. This June 12, 1924 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.