Celtic history archive
Browse all events for June 29.
1771
Ireland
Birth of Edward Newell, United Irishman and informer, in Downpatrick, Co. Down. This June 29, 1771 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1810
Ireland
Robert Williams, Celtic scholar from Wales, author of Dictionary of the Ancient Celtic Language of Cornwall - born. This June 29, 1810 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1820
Ireland
The Dublin Society becomes the Royal Dublin Society. This June 29, 1820 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1820
Ireland
Robert Jocelyn, 2nd Earl of Roden, a prominent Unionist politician and leader in the Orange Order, was allegedly involved in leading an attack on Catholic homes in Dundalk, County …
1848
Ireland
A gunfight takes place between Young Ireland Rebels and police at Widow McCormacks house in Ballingarry, Tipperary. This June 29, 1848 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1915
Ireland
Jeremiah ODonovan Rossna, Fenian leader, dies in the U.S. This June 29, 1915 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1916
Ireland
Roger Casement is convicted of treason and sentenced to death. This June 29, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1920
Ireland
In response to growing Anglo-Irish anxiety over their place in a future independent Ireland, Dáil Éireann issues a resolution condemning land-grabbing and urging the public to …
1924
Ireland
Joss Lynam, mountaineer, is born in London. This June 29, 1924 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
2005
John Burgess died on June 29, 2005 at the age of 71. He was born in Aberdeen on 11 March 1934, and first learned to play the practice chanter at the age of four from his father …