Celtic history archive
Browse all events for September 15.
1595
Ireland
City Baillie shot when Edinburgh High School pupils rioted when refused a holiday. This September 15, 1595 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1718
Ireland
The Breton gentry gather in Rennes to defend the liberties of Brittany. This September 15, 1718 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1773
Ireland
The Hector leaves Loch Broom, near Ullapool, to sail to Pictou, Nova Scotia, carrying emigrants escaping from the Clearances. This September 15, 1773 entry records a moment in …
1851
Ireland
Sir William Whitla, physician and professor, is born in Co. Monaghan. This September 15, 1851 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1865
Ireland
Police raid and close the Irish People offices; Rossa, Luby and OLeary are arrested. This September 15, 1865 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1866
Ireland
John Blake Dillon (1816 - September 15, 1866) was an Irish writer and Politician who was one of the founding members of the Young Ireland movement. John Blake Dillon was born in …
1881
Ireland
First soccer international in Ireland; England beats the Irish squad. This September 15, 1881 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1889
Ireland
Birth in Castlebar of singer Margaret Burke Sheridan. This September 15, 1889 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1905
Ireland
Pat O’Callaghan – Ireland’s First Olympic Gold Medalist On this date, Pat O’Callaghan was born near Kanturk, County Cork. A physician by training and an exceptional athlete, …
1931
Ireland
12,000 Royal Navy sailors on, 15 ships went on strike at Invergordon over cuts in their pay. This September 15, 1931 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
2005
Ireland
St Mirren Day (patron saint of Paisley). This September 15, 2005 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.