Celtic history archive
Browse all events for May 08.
1567
Ireland
Shane O’Neills army crosses the Swilly estuary at Farsetmore, and is defeated in a pitched battle by Hugh O’Donnell. This May 8, 1567 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1597
Ireland
Execution of Fiach MacHugh O’Byrne. This May 8, 1597 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1701
Ireland
William Captain Kidd: (January 22, 1654 – May 23, 1701) is often remembered in infamy as a cruel, bloody pirate. Indeed, he, along with his crew, has been accused of every crime in …
1796
Ireland
John Pitt Kennedy, civil engineer; road and railway pioneer in India, is born in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal. This May 8, 1796 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1879
Ireland
Sir William Wheeler, surgeon, is born in Dublin. This May 8, 1879 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1899
Ireland
The first production of the Irish Literary Theatre, The Countess Cathleen is performed. This May 8, 1899 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1916
Ireland
Irish patriots, Michael Mallin, Eamonn Ceannt, Cornelius Con Colbert and Sean Heuston are executed in Kilmainham gaol. This May 8, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1935
Ireland
Jack Charlton, footballer and manager, born. This May 8, 1935 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1945
Ireland
Victory-in-Europe Day, end of World War II in Europe. This May 8, 1945 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.