May 10

1307

Battle of Loudon Hill, near Darvel

Ireland

The Battle of Loudon Hill was fought in 1307 between the Scots and the English. The battle was fought beneath Loudoun Hill in Ayrshire. The Scottish force was led by Robert Bruce, …

1318

Richard de Clare, while defending his protégé Mahon O'Brien, is defeated and killed by Murrough O'Brien at Dysert O'Dea

Ireland

Richard de Clare, while defending his protégé Mahon O’Brien, is defeated and killed by Murrough O’Brien at Dysert O’Dea. This May 10, 1318 entry records a moment …

1642

A Catholic confederacy is instituted to administer Catholic-controlled parts of the country pending a final settlement

Ireland

A Catholic confederacy is instituted to administer Catholic-controlled parts of the country pending a final settlement. This May 10, 1642 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1739

John Thomas Troy, Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, is born in Castleknock, Co. Dublin

Ireland

John Thomas Troy, Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, is born in Castleknock, Co. Dublin. This May 10, 1739 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1804

William Pitt returns to office following a disagreement with George III over Catholic Emancipation,

Ireland

After resigning as Prime Minister following a disagreement with King George III over Catholic Emancipation, William Pitt the Younger returns to office. Pitt had initially stepped …

1809

Andrew Bell, co-founder of Encyclopedia Britannica with Colin MacFarquhar, died.

Ireland

Andrew Bell, co-founder of Encyclopedia Britannica with Colin MacFarquhar, died. This May 10, 1809 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1810

Rev Henry Duncan opened the worlds first savings bank in Ruthwell, near Dumfries.

Ireland

Rev Henry Duncan opened the worlds first savings bank in Ruthwell, near Dumfries. This May 10, 1810 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1838

James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce of Dechmount; jurist, historian and Liberal politician, is born in Belfast

Ireland

James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce of Dechmount; jurist, historian and Liberal politician, is born in Belfast. This May 10, 1838 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1850

Sir Thomas Lipton, founder of the Liptons grocery chain, was born in Glasgow

Ireland

Sir Thomas Lipton, founder of the Liptons grocery chain, was born in Glasgow. This May 10, 1850 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1870

Jem Mace defends his heavyweight crown against Irish champ Joe Coburn

Ireland

Jem Mace defends his heavyweight crown against Irish champ Joe Coburn. This May 10, 1870 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1873

Leslie Montgomery, comic writer; pseudonym Lynn C. Doyle, is born in Downpatrick, Co. Down

Ireland

Leslie Montgomery, comic writer; pseudonym Lynn C. Doyle, is born in Downpatrick, Co. Down. This May 10, 1873 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1886

Richard Mulcahy, pro-Treaty nationalist and Fine Gael politician, is born in Waterford

Ireland

Richard Mulcahy, pro-Treaty nationalist and Fine Gael politician, is born in Waterford. This May 10, 1886 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.