September 05

1690

Having failed to take Limerick, William leaves Ireland

Ireland

Having failed to take Limerick, William leaves Ireland. This September 5, 1690 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1724

In the guise of an Irish Patriot , M. B. Drapier, Jonathan Swift publishes Drapier Letter III

Ireland

Jonathan Swift, writing under the pseudonym M. B. Drapier, publishes Drapier’s Letter III — part of a powerful series aimed at rallying opposition to a controversial new coinage in …

1750

Robert Fergusson, Scottish poet, born.

Ireland

Robert Fergusson (September 05, 1750 - October 16, 1774), Scottish poet, son of Sir William Fergusson, a clerk in the British Linen Company, was born at Edinburgh. Robert was …

1771

Benjamin Franklins visit to Ireland begins

Ireland

Benjamin Franklins visit to Ireland begins. This September 5, 1771 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1785

Edmond Sexton Pery resigns as Speaker of the Irish parliament on grounds of ill health. John Foster is unanimously elected to replace him

Ireland

Edmond Sexton Pery resigns as Speaker of the Irish parliament on grounds of ill health. John Foster is unanimously elected to replace him. This September 5, 1785 entry records a …

1798

Humbert defeats small government force at Collooney

Ireland

Humbert defeats a small government force at Collooney, but suffers serious casualties. He camps at Dromahair. Meanwhile, Longford rebels attack Granard and are routed. Westmeath …

1890

Birth of Richard Chenevix Trench, prelate, philologist and poet

Ireland

Richard Chenevix Trench is born in Dublin on September 9, 1807. A distinguished Anglican prelate, poet, and philologist, Trench served as Archbishop of Dublin and was deeply …