Celtic history archive
Browse all events for September 16.
1400
Ireland
Owain Glyn Dwr raises standard of revolt against England- declaring Welsh independence. This September 16, 1400 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1732
Ireland
Birth in Castletown, Co. Clare of Thomas OGorman, physician, wine trader and courtier in France; made a chevalier by Louis XV. This September 16, 1732 entry records a moment in …
1798
Ireland
Small French force under James Napper Tandy makes brief landing on Rutland Island, Co. Donegal. This September 16, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1798
Ireland
Belfast United Irish leaders arrested. This September 16, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1808
Ireland
William Trench, land agent and author, is born near Portarlington, Co. Laois. This September 16, 1808 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1830
Ireland
Birth in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow of Patrick Moran, Archbishop of Sydney, first Australian cardinal, and church historian. This September 16, 1830 entry records a moment in …
1845
Ireland
Death of Thomas Davis, revolutionary, poet, and political theorist. This September 16, 1845 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1859
Ireland
David Livingstone discovered Lake Nyasa. This September 16, 1859 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1865
Ireland
Fenian newspaper, Irish People, ceases publication. This September 16, 1865 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1870
Ireland
Birth in Dublin of John Pius Boland, nationalist politician and Irelands first Olympic gold medalist. This September 16, 1870 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1906
Ireland
Trevor G. McVeagh, cricket, hockey, squash and tennis player, is born in Athboy, Co. Meath. This September 16, 1906 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland. …
1925
Ireland
Charles Haughey, Fianna Fáil leader and Taoiseach, is born in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. This September 16, 1925 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.