Celtic history archive
Browse all events for October 17.
1171
Ireland
Henry II, fearful that Strongbow will grow too powerful in Ireland, lands at Waterford with an army. This October 17, 1171 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1346
Ireland
Battle of Nevilles Cross during which King David II was captured by the English. This October 17, 1346 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1738
Ireland
In a duel at Mullingar, Arthur Rochfort, MP for Co. Westmeath, shoots Dillon Pollard Hampson in the stomach, he recovers. This October 17, 1738 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1803
Ireland
William Smith O’Brien, Young Irelander, born in Dromoland, Co. Clare. This October 17, 1803 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1850
Ireland
James Paraffin Young obtained a patent for the extraction of paraffin from shale, starting the chemical industry in West Lothian. This October 17, 1850 entry records a moment in …
1882
Ireland
The Irish Nationalist League is founded. This October 17, 1882 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1886
Ireland
An Irish nationalist politician who sat in parliament for Tipperary, and was one of the leaders of Young Ireland. John Dillon was educated at the Roman Catholic university of …
1995
Ireland
Bridge to the Isle of Skye opened. This October 17, 1995 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.