Celtic history archive
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1494
Ireland
Edward Poynings is appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland in 1494 under King Henry VII. He is best known for introducing Poynings’ Law, a landmark statute that required the Irish …
1644
Ireland
The Battle of Aberdeen was an engagement in the Scottish Civil War which took place between Royalist and Covenanter forces outside the city of Aberdeen on September 13, 1644. After …
1645
Ireland
Royalist troops under Marquis of Montrose defeated by Covenanters led by David Leslie at Battle of Philiphaugh. This September 13, 1645 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1803
Ireland
On September 13, 1803, Commodore John Barry, a native of Ballysampson, Co. Wexford, Ireland, died in Philadelphia. He is celebrated as the “Father of the American Navy” for his …
1903
Ireland
Padraic Pearse arrives in Ros Muc, County Galway and takes up residence at his cottage in Inbhear. This September 13, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1912
Ireland
In a speech at Dundee, Winston Churchill announces his support of a policy of devolution for Ireland, Scotland and Wales. This September 13, 1912 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1912
Ireland
In a speech at Dundee, Winston Churchill announces his support of a policy of devolution for Ireland, Scotland and Wales. This September 13, 1912 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1913
Ireland
Sir Robert Lorimer, architect and exponent of the Scottish Vernacular Revival, died. This September 13, 1913 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1938
Ireland
John Smith, politician and leader of the Labour Party, born at Dalmally, Argyll. This September 13, 1938 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.