June 30

1691

The fall of Athlone

Ireland

During the Williamite War in Ireland, the strategic town of Athlone fell to forces loyal to William of Orange, despite fierce resistance from the Irish Jacobite defenders. One of …

1790

Birth in Knockfin, Co. Laois of Arthur Jacob - noted oculist and Professor of Anatomy in the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin

Ireland

Birth in Knockfin, Co. Laois of Arthur Jacob - noted oculist and Professor of Anatomy in the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin. This June 30, 1790 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1798

Rebels break camp, Needham sends Cavalry to pursue them

Ireland

Ambush at Ballyellis: Rebel Victory Amid Retreat During the later stages of the 1798 Irish Rebellion, rebel forces in County Wexford executed a brilliant tactical ambush: - After …

1835

Sir Samuel McCaughey, who is destined to become a sheep tycoon in Australia, is born near Ballymena, Co. Antrim

Ireland

Sir Samuel McCaughey, who is destined to become a sheep tycoon in Australia, is born near Ballymena, Co. Antrim. This June 30, 1835 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1857

Start of trial for murder of Madeleine Smith who was eventually found Not Proven

Ireland

Start of trial for murder of Madeleine Smith who was eventually found Not Proven. This June 30, 1857 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1922

Irish Civil War begins

Ireland

Irish Civil War begins with the shelling of the Four Courts in Dublin by Free State forces. The Irish Civil War was a conflict between supporters and opponents of the Anglo-Irish …

1922

The Four Courts, Dublin, are abandoned by Anti-Treaty forces after a two-day bombardment

Ireland

The Four Courts, Dublin, are abandoned by Anti-Treaty forces after a two-day bombardment. This June 30, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1932

De Valera abolishes the oath of allegiance and withholds land annuities from the British Government

Ireland

De Valera abolishes the oath of allegiance and withholds land annuities from the British Government. This June 30, 1932 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …