Celtic history archive
Browse all events for June 18.
1329
Ireland
The Bishop of Ossory was accused of inciting feuds among local magnates—a serious charge of meddling in regional power struggles. Facing these allegations, the bishop fled to …
1639
Ireland
Pacification of Berwick. Charles I of England forced to withdraw from Scotland and to recognize an independent Scottish Parliament. This June 18, 1639 entry records a moment in …
1746
Ireland
Flora MacDonald meets Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) in the Outer Hebrides and becomes a key figure in his dramatic escape following the defeat at Culloden in …
1769
Ireland
Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, politician and administrator, is born in Dublin. This June 18, 1769 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1798
Ireland
n Leinster, the rebels are defeated at Ovidstown, near Kilcock. In Wexford, rebels fall back to Kilcavan Hill. A government offensive begins, but the strong rebel position at …
1815
Ireland
Battle of Waterloo — On June 18, 1815, British-led forces under the command of the Duke of Wellington, who was born in Dublin, achieve a decisive victory over Napoleon Bonaparte’s …
1815
Ireland
Ensign Ewart captured the French Ensign at the Battle of Waterloo. This June 18, 1815 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1831
Ireland
In the tithe war, yeomen kill up to 14 people at Newtownbarry, Co. Wexford. This June 18, 1831 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1859
Ireland
Walter Osborne, renowned Irish artist, is born in Dublin on June 17, 1859. Celebrated for his sensitive depictions of everyday life, he is especially admired for his paintings of …
1864
Ireland
Death of William Smith O’Brien, leading member of the literary-political Young Ireland movement. This June 18, 1864 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland. …
1901
Ireland
Denis Johnston – Playwright and Chronicler of Irish Life On this date, Denis Johnston was born in Dublin. A pioneering Irish playwright, broadcaster, and autobiographer, Johnston …
1936
Ireland
Fianna Fáil maintains links with the IRA until 1934 and then, on this date, declares them to be an illegal organisation. This June 18, 1936 entry records a moment in Celtic history …