October 27

1651

Surrender of Limerick

Ireland

Surrender of Limerick. This October 27, 1651 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1673

A proclamation declares the banishment of Catholic bishops and priest

Ireland

A proclamation issued under the reign of King Charles II declares the banishment of all Roman Catholic bishops and priests from Ireland. This decree also mandates the closure of …

1728

James Cook, circum-navigator of the globe, born to Scottish parents in Yorkshire.

Ireland

James Cook, circum-navigator of the globe, born to Scottish parents in Yorkshire. This October 27, 1728 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1736

James Macpherson Scottish translator of Ossianic poems born.

Ireland

Macpherson is remembered for one of the most spectacular literary hoaxes of all time; the epic of Ossian. He was born on 27 October 1736 at Ruthven, Badenoch, the son of a farmer. …

1854

William Smith, founder of the Boys Brigade, born.

Ireland

William Smith, founder of the Boys Brigade, born. This October 27, 1854 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1878

Between October 24 and this date, Fenians propose a New Departure - an alliance with the Parnellites

Ireland

Between October 24 and this date, Fenians propose a New Departure - an alliance with the Parnellites. This October 27, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1905

Birth in Dublin of Bryan Guinness, 2nd Lord Moyne; brewer and writer

Ireland

Birth in Dublin of Bryan Guinness, 2nd Lord Moyne; brewer and writer. This October 27, 1905 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1980

Beginning of the Hunger Strike by seven Republican prisoners in the H Blocks at Long Kesh

Ireland

The hunger strike begins on October 27, 1980, when seven Republican prisoners in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh (Maze Prison) refuse food in protest of the British government’s …