October 14

1285

Second marriage of King Alexander III (to Yolanda de Dreux).

Ireland

Second marriage of King Alexander III (to Yolanda de Dreux). This October 14, 1285 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1318

Edward Bruce, brother of Robert the Bruce, killed in a battle near Dundalk, Ireland.

Ireland

Edward Bruce, brother of Robert the Bruce, killed in a battle near Dundalk, Ireland. This October 14, 1318 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1322

Victory of Robert the Bruce of Scotland in Yorkshire.

Ireland

After returning from Scotland, Edward and Queen Isabella rested at Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire. The Scots were still nearby and met the English army lead by the Earl of Richmond …

1633

Birth at St James Palace, London of King James VII, second son of King Charles I and brother of King Charles II.

Ireland

Birth at St James Palace, London of King James VII, second son of King Charles I and brother of King Charles II. This October 14, 1633 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1690

After taking Cork on 28 September, Marlbourough takes Kinsale for the Williamites, who now control Munster

Ireland

After taking Cork on 28 September, Marlbourough takes Kinsale for the Williamites, who now control Munster. This October 14, 1690 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1693

The Earl of Tyrone dies

Ireland

Shortly after the Earl of Tyrone’s death, his spirit is said to have appeared to Lady Nicola Hamilton. The ghostly figure reportedly made several predictions, all of which came …

1702

Irish Brigade of France fights in the battle of Friedlingen

Ireland

Irish Brigade of France fights in the battle of Friedlingen. This October 14, 1702 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1763

Birth of United Irish leader, Lord Edward Fitzgerald at Carton House in Co. Kildare

Ireland

Birth of United Irish leader, Lord Edward Fitzgerald at Carton House in Co. Kildare. This October 14, 1763 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1767

George Townshend, 4th Viscount Townshend, becomes Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

Ireland

George Townshend, 4th Viscount Townshend, becomes Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. This October 14, 1767 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1783

Edmond Sexton Pery is unanimously re-elected as Speaker of the Irish parliament

Ireland

Edmond Sexton Pery is unanimously re-elected as Speaker of the Irish parliament. This October 14, 1783 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1788

First steamboat tested on Dalswinton Loch by Patrick Miller and William Symington.

Ireland

First steamboat tested on Dalswinton Loch by Patrick Miller and William Symington. This October 14, 1788 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1791

Wolfe Tone visits Belfast for the first time

Ireland

Wolfe Tone visits Belfast for the first time. This October 14, 1791 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.