October 03

1283

Prince Dafydd III last native Prince of Wales executed by the English

Ireland

Although Wales was now held by Edward, another Welsh rising occurred in 1282 under Llywelyns brother, Dafydd. Again, the uprising was unsuccessful: Llywelyn was killed in a …

1357

Treaty of Berwick, freeing David II from imprisonment by the English.

Ireland

Treaty of Berwick, freeing David II from imprisonment by the English. This October 3, 1357 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1594

Battle of Glenlivet, George Gordon, Earl of Huntly, defeated a Royalist force under, 7th Earl of Argyll.

Ireland

Battle of Glenlivet, George Gordon, Earl of Huntly, defeated a Royalist force under, 7th Earl of Argyll. This October 3, 1594 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1691

Treaty of Limerick is signed by Ginkel and Sarsfield, ending the Williamite War in Ireland

Ireland

The Treaty of Limerick is signed on October 3, 1691, by General Godert de Ginkel (for William III) and Patrick Sarsfield (for the Jacobites), effectively ending the Williamite War …

1706

Last Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh before the Union with Westminster.

Ireland

Last Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh before the Union with Westminster. This October 3, 1706 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1750

James McLaine, gentleman highwayman born in Monaghan, is hanged at Tyburn

Ireland

James McLaine, gentleman highwayman born in Monaghan, is hanged at Tyburn. This October 3, 1750 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1871

Gen. John O'Neill and a small force of Fenians invade Canada at Pembina, Manitoba

Ireland

Gen. John O’Neill and a small force of Fenians invade Canada at Pembina, Manitoba. This October 3, 1871 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.