May 27

1224

Cathal Crovderg O'Connor, king of Connacht and brother of Rory O'Connor, dies

Ireland

Cathal Crovderg O’Connor, king of Connacht and brother of Rory O’Connor, dies. This May 27, 1224 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1595

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, defeats the English forces of his brother-in-law, Sir Henry Bagenal, at the Battle of Clontibret, Co. Monaghan

Ireland

Aodh Mór Ó Néill (anglicised as Hugh ONeill), (c. 1540 - July 20, 1616), was an Irish chieftain of the late 16th century, who became 2nd Earl of Tyrone (known as the Great Earl). …

1648

Giovanni Rinuccini, excommunicates adherents of the truce between confederates and Inchiquin

Ireland

Giovanni Rinuccini, Papal Nuncio to the Irish Confederates, excommunicates those who support the truce between the Confederates and Inchiquin, condemning the agreement as a …

1798

Wexford rebels massacre Kingsboroughs militiamen and yeomanry at Oulart

Ireland

Wexford rebels massacre Kingsboroughs militiamen and yeomanry at Oulart. This May 27, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1877

Hanna Sheehy Skeffington is born in Co. Limerick

Ireland

Hanna Sheehy Skeffington is born in County Limerick. A committed suffragette, she becomes a founding member of the Irish Women’s Franchise League. Though her focus later broadens, …

1887

Anti-Tithe Riot, Llangwm, Wales

Ireland

Anti-Tithe Riot, Llangwm, Wales. This May 27, 1887 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1936

Aer Lingus opens routes to Bristol and London

Ireland

Aer Lingus opens air routes to Bristol and London, commencing with a flight from Baldonnell to Bristol on this date. This marked a milestone in Irish aviation history as Aer …

1936

Maiden voyage of liner Queen Mary.

Ireland

Maiden voyage of liner Queen Mary. This May 27, 1936 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.