1282
Invading English Army defeated at Llandeilo, Wales, by Llywelyn II
Ireland
Invading English Army defeated at Llandeilo, Wales, by Llywelyn II. This June 16, 1282 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1338
Siege of Dunbar Castle by the English was raised.
Ireland
Siege of Dunbar Castle by the English was raised. This June 16, 1338 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1586
Mary, Queen of Scots recognised Philip II of Spain as her heir.
Ireland
Mary, Queen of Scots recognised Philip II of Spain as her heir. This June 16, 1586 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1721
During a trial in the court of Kings Bench, Dublin, panick to all the people who crowded to get out
Ireland
Panic in the Court of King’s Bench, Dublin, as a neighbouring chimney catches fire, sending a thick cloud of smoke billowing into the courtroom. The incident caused widespread …
1798
British regulars arrive in Dublin; Rebels march to Tinahely. Co. Wicklow
Ireland
British regulars arrive in Dublin; Rebels march to Tinahely. Co. Wicklow. This June 16, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1871
The Westmeath Act allows detention without trial for agrarian offences
Ireland
The Westmeath Act allows detention without trial for agrarian offences. This June 16, 1871 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1904
James Joyce had his first date with Nora Barnacle
Ireland
James Joyce had his first date with Nora Barnacle. This June 16, 1904 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1924
Friends send Joyce, who is in the hospital, a bouquet of white and blue hydrangeas
Ireland
He writes in his notebook - Today 16 of June 1924 twenty years after. Will anybody remember this date?
1924
The first Irish soccer international
Ireland
The first Irish soccer international. This June 16, 1924 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1929
The first official celebration of Bloomsday is held on its twenty-fifth anniversary
Ireland
The first official celebration of Bloomsday occurred on June 16, 1929, marking the 25th anniversary of the day depicted in James Joyce’s novel Ulysses. This event took place at the …
1971
Lord Reith, father of the BBC, died.
Ireland
Lord Reith, father of the BBC, died. This June 16, 1971 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.