Celtic history archive
Browse all events for October 25.
1212
Ireland
John Comyn, Archbishop of Dublin, dies and is buried in Christ Church Cathedral. This October 25, 1212 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1651
Ireland
The invasion fleet was held up by bad weather for a week at Beaumaris, but it eventually arrived off Castletown Bay at about 2 oclock in the morning of October 25th. The night was …
1784
Ireland
A radical reform congress commences in William Street, Dublin. This October 25, 1784 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1818
Ireland
Birth of opera singer Catherine Hayes in Limerick. This October 25, 1818 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1899
Ireland
Birth of Micheál Mac Liammóir, actor and writer. This October 25, 1899 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1909
Ireland
The Engineering and Scientific Association of Ireland assures the population that flying machines will never be of any practical use. This October 25, 1909 entry records a moment …
1920
Ireland
Terence MacSwiney, the Mayor of Cork, dies in a London prison after 73 days on hunger strike. This October 25, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland. …
1922
Ireland
The Dáil approves the Constitution of the Irish Free State. This October 25, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1951
Ireland
Conservatives won the General Election with a majority of, 26, beginning, 13 years of government. This October 25, 1951 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1960
Ireland
Elvis Presley touched down at Prestwick airport, his only visit to Scotland. This October 25, 1960 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.