June 23

1650

Charles II sailed into the estuary of the river Spey and signed the Covenant before going ashore.

Ireland

Charles II sailed into the estuary of the river Spey and signed the Covenant before going ashore. This June 23, 1650 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1704

The Registration Act comes into force requiring all Catholic priests in Ireland to register in court

Ireland

The Registration Act comes into force, requiring all Catholic priests in Ireland to: - Register their names in court, - Provide two bonds of £50 each as assurance for good …

1725

Malt Riots, Glasgow

Scotland

Due to the gross dislike of the Malt Tax there were wide spread riots across the country. Scotland was up in arms to resist the attempt to rob a poor man of his beer. The most …

1777

William Brown, founder of the Argentine navy, is born in Foxford, Co. Mayo

Ireland

William Brown, founder of the Argentine navy, is born in Foxford, Co. Mayo. This June 23, 1777 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1798

Rebel southern column captures Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny and camps at Bunreagh

Ireland

Rebel Southern Column Captures Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny and Camps at Bunreagh; Rebel Northern Column Moves into Wicklow Mountains and Camps at Ballymanus During the 1798 Irish …

1802

Daniel OConnell secretly marries his cousin, Mary OConnell

Ireland

Daniel OConnell secretly marries his cousin, Mary OConnell. This June 23, 1802 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1823

George and Robert Stephenson open their locomotive foundry in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Ireland

George and Robert Stephenson open their locomotive foundry in Newcastle upon Tyne. This June 23, 1823 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1825

Annie French Hector, is born in Dublin.

Ireland

Annie French Hector, a Dublin-born novelist who wrote under the pseudonym Mrs. Alexander, is born in 1825. She achieved great popularity in the late 19th century, publishing over …

1838

Sir James Gildea, philanthropist and co-founder of St. John Ambulance Association, is born in Kilmaine, Co. Mayo

Ireland

Sir James Gildea, philanthropist and co-founder of St. John Ambulance Association, is born in Kilmaine, Co. Mayo. This June 23, 1838 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1927

Singer Kenneth McKellar born.

Ireland

Singer Kenneth McKellar born. This June 23, 1927 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1939

Dáil Éireann introduces internment

Ireland

Dáil Éireann introduces internment. This June 23, 1939 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1952

Salvador Dalis painting Christ of St John of the Cross went on display in Glasgows Kelvingrove Art Gallery

Ireland

Salvador Dalí’s Christ of Saint John of the Cross went on display at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery in 1952. The painting, a striking depiction of the crucifixion viewed from …