Celtic history archive
Browse all events for May 07.
1544
Scotland
The Rough Wooing refers to a time when England advanced her territorial ambitions through a proposed marriage between the young Mary, Queen of Scotland, and Edward, the English …
1689
Ireland
James II arrives from exile in France and addresses the Irish Parliament. This May 7, 1689 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1716
Ireland
John Medcalf, previously dismissed as Church of Ireland curate of Powerscourt for conducting clandestine marriages, is excommunicated. This May 7, 1716 entry records a moment in …
1720
Scotland
James Cotter is executed for high treason in supporting the Jacobite cause. This May 7, 1720 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1741
Ireland
Anthony Tanner, perpetual curate for Holmpatrick, is murdered near Rush, Co. Dublin. This May 7, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1838
Ireland
Charles Owen O’Conor, politician, is born in Dublin. This May 7, 1838 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1865
Ireland
John MacBride, revolutionary, is born in Westport, Co. Mayo. This May 7, 1865 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1890
Ireland
James Naysmith, engineer and inventor of steam hammer, died. This May 7, 1890 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1906
Scotland
Henry Gray Graham, author of Social Life of Scotland in the 18th Century, died. This May 7, 1906 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1915
Ireland
The Lusitania is sunk by a German U-boat off the Old Head of Kinsale, Co. Cork with the loss of more than 1,100 lives. This May 7, 1915 entry records a moment in Celtic history …