September 8, 1783A Second Convention of Dungannon, Prepares the Way for a National Volunteer Convention
September 8, 1798Battle of Ballinamuck - Last Major Battle of the Year of the French; After a Short Fight, Humbert Surrenders
September 8, 1812John Martin, Revolutionary, Transportee and Politician, Is Born Near Newry, Co. Down
September 8, 1852A Conference of the Tenant League in Dublin Adopts a Policy of Independent Opposition in Parliament
September 8, 1908Poet, Educator and Eventual Easter Rising Rebel Patrick Pearse Opens St. Ednas School for Boys (Scoil Eanna)