May 26

1063

England invades Wales.

Ireland

After the collapse of the Roman Empire in Britain during 410, Wales became divided into several kingdoms. Attempts by the Anglo-Saxon tribes to invade these kingdoms failed due to …

1424

The parliament convened by King James I approved the arrest of a number of the Scottish nobility and also banned the playing of football

Ireland

The parliament convened by King James I approved the arrest of a number of the Scottish nobility and also banned the playing of football. This May 26, 1424 entry records a moment …

1562

Following his submission to Elizabeth at Whitehall in January, Shane O'Neill returns to Ireland

Ireland

Following his submission to Elizabeth at Whitehall in January, Shane O’Neill returns to Ireland. This May 26, 1562 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1650

Oliver Cromwell leaves Ireland on board the frigate President Bradshaw

Ireland

Oliver Cromwell leaves Ireland on board the frigate President Bradshaw. This May 26, 1650 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1798

The rebels are defeated at Tara Hill; this marks the end of the rebellion in Co. Meath

Ireland

The rebels are defeated at Tara Hill; this marks the end of the rebellion in Co. Meath. This May 26, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1867

Michael Barrett from Kesh, Co. Fermanagh is executed for his part in the explosion at Clerkenwell Gaol

Ireland

Michael Barrett from Kesh, Co. Fermanagh is executed for his part in the explosion at Clerkenwell Gaol. This May 26, 1867 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1867

Mary is crowned queen of Great Britain & Northern Ireland

Ireland

Mary is crowned queen of Great Britain & Northern Ireland. This May 26, 1867 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1873

Trinity College Dublin abolishes all remaining religious restrictions for entry, with the exception of the Faculty of Divinity

Ireland

Trinity College Dublin abolishes all remaining religious restrictions for entry, with the exception of the Faculty of Divinity. This May 26, 1873 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1897

First publication of Dracula, written by Dublin man Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker

Ireland

First publication of Dracula, written by Dublin man Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker. This May 26, 1897 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1909

Birth of football player, coach and manager Sir Matt Busby

Ireland

Birth of football player, coach and manager Sir Matt Busby. This May 26, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1914

Actor Archie Duncan (known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes) born Glasgow.

Ireland

Actor Archie Duncan (known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes) born Glasgow. This May 26, 1914 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1950

Petrol rationing, introduced during WW2, was ended.

Ireland

Petrol rationing, introduced during WW2, was ended. This May 26, 1950 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.