May 11

1745

Battle of Fontenoy, the Irish Brigade of the French army under Lieutenant Charles O'Brien repulses the British and wins the day

Ireland

Battle of Fontenoy, the Irish Brigade of the French army under Lieutenant Charles O’Brien repulses the British and wins the day. This May 11, 1745 entry records a moment in …

1788

Henry Cooke, Presbyterian minister, is born at Grillagh, near Maghera, Co Derry

Ireland

Henry Cooke, Presbyterian minister, is born at Grillagh, near Maghera, Co Derry. This May 11, 1788 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1897

John Roberts, Welsh harpist known as Alaw Elwy Telynor Cymru, died

Ireland

John Roberts (1816-94) was descended from the Wood family, the principal family of Welsh gypsies. John Roberts was born at Rhiwlas Isaf, Llanrhaeadr, near Denbigh and, at the age …

1916

During the House of Commons debate on the Irish crises, John Dillon urges the cessation of executions

Ireland

During the House of Commons debate on the Irish crises, John Dillon urges the cessation of executions. This May 11, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1937

Debate on new Constitution commences

Ireland

Debate on new Constitution commences. This May 11, 1937 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.