September 16, 1400Owain Glyn Dwr Raises Standard of Revolt Against England- Declaring Welsh Independence.
September 16, 1732Birth in Castletown, Co. Clare of Thomas OGorman, Physician, Wine Trader and Courtier in France; Made a Chevalier by Louis XV
September 16, 1798Small French Force Under James Napper Tandy Makes Brief Landing on Rutland Island, Co. Donegal
September 16, 1830Birth in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow of Patrick Moran, Archbishop of Sydney, First Australian Cardinal, and Church Historian
September 16, 1870Birth in Dublin of John Pius Boland, Nationalist Politician and Irelands First Olympic Gold Medalist
September 16, 1906Trevor G. McVeagh, Cricket, Hockey, Squash and Tennis Player, Is Born in Athboy, Co. Meath