1485
Duke Fransez II sets up a Breton national assembly.
Ireland
The house of Tudor ruled England, Wales and Ireland from 1485 to 1603. Henry VII showed some favour to the land of his paternal grandfather, and his granddaughter Elizabeth I was …
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1601
Battle of Kinsale
Ireland
Battle of Kinsale. This September 22, 1601 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1626
Charles I offers twenty-six concessions (graces) to the Irish in return for subsidies to expand his army
Ireland
Charles I offers twenty-six concessions (graces) to the Irish in return for subsidies to expand his army. This September 22, 1626 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1798
Colonel Trench marches from Castlebar and takes Ballina
Ireland
Colonel Trench marches from Castlebar and takes Ballina. This September 22, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1821
Patrick Moore, Confederate General, is born in Galway
Ireland
Patrick Moore, Confederate General, is born in Galway. This September 22, 1821 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1864
Col. James Mulligan, who commanded Mulligans Irish Brigade, dies of wounds sustained at the 3rd Battle of Winchester
Ireland
Col. James Mulligan, who commanded Mulligans Irish Brigade, dies of wounds sustained at the 3rd Battle of Winchester. This September 22, 1864 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1884
The gunboat HMS Wasp is wrecked off Tory Island, Co. Donegal, with the loss of 52 lives; there are eight survivors
Ireland
The gunboat HMS Wasp is wrecked off Tory Island, Co. Donegal, with the loss of 52 lives; there are eight survivors. This September 22, 1884 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1920
Mid-Clare Brigade, IRA, kill six policemen near Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare
Ireland
Mid-Clare Brigade, IRA, kill six policemen near Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. This September 22, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1928
The first professional artist ever to appear on British television, Irishwoman Miss Peg O’Neil
Ireland
Miss Peg O’Neil, an Irish artist and entertainer, becomes the first professional artist ever to appear on British television. Her historic broadcast occurs at Olympia during the …
1931
Birth of politician, Viscount Younger of Leckie (George Younger)
Ireland
George Younger, 1st Viscount Younger of Leckie, is born on September 22, 1931. A prominent Scottish politician, he serves in several senior roles within the UK Conservative Party, …