1402
Owain Glyn Dwr routs English forces at the Battle of Bryn
Ireland
Owain Glynd?r, sometimes anglicised as Owen Glendower (1359?c. 1416) and crowned as Owain IV of Wales, was the last Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales. He instigated an …
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June 22
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1679
Duke of Monmouth subdued Covenanters at Bothwell Bridge.
Ireland
Duke of Monmouth subdued Covenanters at Bothwell Bridge. This June 22, 1679 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1725
Malt Riots, Glasgow, against higher taxes imposed on Scottish malt.
Ireland
Malt Riots, Glasgow, against higher taxes imposed on Scottish malt. This June 22, 1725 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1770
James Smyth, MP for Dundalk, is killed in a riding accident
Ireland
James Smyth, MP for Dundalk, is killed in a riding accident. This June 22, 1770 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Rebel southern column marches through Sculloge Gap, into Co. Carlow. Rebel northern column marches to camp at Croghan
Ireland
Rebel southern column marches through Sculloge Gap, into Co. Carlow. Rebel northern column marches to camp at Croghan. This June 22, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1798
Execution of John Kelly, also known as Kelly of Killane
Ireland
Execution of John Kelly, also known as Kelly of Killane. This June 22, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1866
Archbishop Cullen becomes the first Irishman elevated to Cardinal
Ireland
Archbishop Cullen becomes the first Irishman elevated to Cardinal. This June 22, 1866 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1921
First Ulster parliament, led by Sir James Craig, is formally opened by King George V, who appeals for peace
Ireland
First Ulster parliament, led by Sir James Craig, is formally opened by King George V, who appeals for peace. This June 22, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1922
Longford, born Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson is shot and killed by the IRA on the steps of his home in London (link to Wild Geese)
Ireland
Longford, born Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson is shot and killed by the IRA on the steps of his home in London (link to Wild Geese). This June 22, 1922 entry records a moment in …