May 16

578

Brendan the Navigator, early Irish transatlantic voyager, died

Ireland

Saint Brendan of Clonfert or Bréanainn of Clonfert (c. 484 – c. 578) called the Navigator or the Voyager, is one of the early Irish monastic saints whose legends have overshadowed …

1568

Mary Queen of Scots sailed from Port Mary across the Solway Firth to exile in England.

Ireland

Mary Queen of Scots sailed from Port Mary across the Solway Firth to exile in England. This May 16, 1568 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1763

Biographer James Boswell met Samuel Johnson for the first time.

Ireland

Biographer James Boswell met Samuel Johnson for the first time. This May 16, 1763 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1907

Birth of Robert Tisdall, gold medalist in the 400 meter hurdles at the 1932 Olympics

Ireland

Birth of Robert Tisdall, gold medalist in the 400 meter hurdles at the 1932 Olympics. This May 16, 1907 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1920

Soviets are proclaimed in 13 Co. Limerick creameries, including Knocklong

Ireland

Soviets are proclaimed in 13 Co. Limerick creameries, including Knocklong. This May 16, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1926

Eamon de Valera founds Fianna Fáil and holds its first public meeting

Ireland

Eamon de Valera founds Fianna Fáil and holds its first public meeting. This May 16, 1926 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1927

A Reserve established by Oglaigh na hÉireann, the Irish Defence Forces

Ireland

A Reserve established by Oglaigh na hÉireann, the Irish Defence Forces. This May 16, 1927 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1945

Eamon de Valera responds to Churchills victory speech during which Churchill took one last jab at Irish neutrality

Ireland

Eamon de Valera responds to Churchills victory speech during which Churchill took one last jab at Irish neutrality. This May 16, 1945 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1952

Pierce Brosnan, born in Navan, Co. Meath

Ireland

Pierce Brosnan, born in Navan, Co. Meath. This May 16, 1952 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1975

Local Government (Scotland) Act (1974) came into force

Scotland

Local Government (Scotland) Act (1974) came into force. This May 16, 1975 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.

1990

British Steel announced the closure of the hot strip mill at Ravenscraig

Ireland

British Steel announced the closure of the hot strip mill at Ravenscraig. This May 16, 1990 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

2005

James Boswell's, Life of Johnson, published

Ireland

James Boswell’s, Life of Johnson, published. This May 16, 2005 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.