1488
James IV crowned king at the age of, 15 at Scone
Ireland
1488 – James IV Crowned King of Scotland James IV of Scotland was crowned at the age of 15 at Scone Abbey, following the death of his father, James III, who was killed during the …
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1657
Act for Convicting, Discovering and Repressing of Popish Recusants is passed
Ireland
Act for Convicting, Discovering and Repressing of Popish Recusants is passed. This June 26, 1657 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1695
Scottish East India Company organized.
Ireland
Scottish East India Company organized to break English monopoly on East Asian trade. In 1695, an act was passed in the Scottish Parliament establishing The Company of Scotland …
1695
Darien Company formed to set up a Scottish colony in Panama.
Ireland
Darien Company formed to set up a Scottish colony in Panama. This June 26, 1695 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1782
The Relief Act gives Catholics rights concerning their education
Ireland
The Relief Act gives Catholics rights concerning their education. This June 26, 1782 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Southern column is surprised by Government forces on Kilcumney Hill
Ireland
Defeat of the Southern Column at Kilcumney Hill 1798 Kilcumney Hill, County Carlow The Southern rebel column of the 1798 Rebellion was surprised and defeated by government forces …
1824
Physicist and mathematician, Sir William Thomson, first Baron Kelvin of Largs, is born in College Square East, Belfast
Ireland
Physicist and mathematician, Sir William Thomson, first Baron Kelvin of Largs, is born in College Square East, Belfast. This June 26, 1824 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1830
King George IV died, aged, 67 (and William IV ascended the throne)
Ireland
June 26, 1830 – Death of King George IV at Age 67; William IV Ascends the Throne On this day in 1830, King George IV died at the age of 67. He was succeeded by his younger brother, …
1846
England repeals the Corn Laws
Ireland
England Repeals the Corn Laws — The Corn Laws, first enacted in 1815, were designed to protect British landowners by imposing tariffs and restrictions on imported grain (referred …
1887
92 degrees Fahrenheit (33 Celsius), the highest temperature in Ireland since records began, was recorded at Kilkenny Castle
Ireland
92 degrees Fahrenheit (33 Celsius), the highest temperature in Ireland since records began, was recorded at Kilkenny Castle. This June 26, 1887 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1891
Wedding of Charles Stewart Parnell to Kitty O’Shea
Ireland
Wedding of Charles Stewart Parnell to Kitty O’Shea. This June 26, 1891 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.