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Death of St Adamnan, biographer of St Columba.
Ireland
Death of St Adamnan, biographer of St Columba. This September 23, 704 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1586
Battle of Ardnaree, Sir Richard Bingham surprises a force of redshanks
Ireland
At the Battle of Ardnaree (1586) in County Mayo, Sir Richard Bingham, the English governor of Connacht, surprised and attacked a force of Scottish mercenaries (known as redshanks) …
1641
The Gaelic Catholics of Ulster stage an uprising against the Scottish Presbyterian planters
Ireland
The Gaelic Catholics of Ulster stage an uprising against the Scottish Presbyterian planters. This September 23, 1641 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1678
The Earl of Mar was commissioned to raise a regiment nicknamed Earl of Mars Gray Breeks which later became the Royal Scots Fusiliers.
Ireland
The Earl of Mar was commissioned to raise a regiment nicknamed Earl of Mars Gray Breeks which later became the Royal Scots Fusiliers. This September 23, 1678 entry records a moment …
1779
Battle of Flamborough Head
Ireland
Battle Of Flamborough Head In Which Scots-Born John Paul Jones Fought An Engagement Against The British Navy. His Ship, The USS Bonhomme Richard Sank But He Boarded And Captured …
1798
British Gen. Trench attacks the French and Irish left behind by Humbert to hold Killela.
Ireland
British General Trench launches an attack on French and Irish forces left behind by General Humbert to hold Killala, County Mayo, during the 1798 Rebellion. The defenders—mainly …
1798
Second Battle of Killala. Final surrender of combined French and Irish forces to the English
Ireland
Second Battle of Killala. Final surrender of combined French and Irish forces to the English. This September 23, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
2002
The Listowel Races in Co. Kerry begin. For the first year in its history, which dates to 1858, it will be a seven-day meeting.
Ireland
The Listowel Races in Co. Kerry begin. For the first year in its history, which dates to 1858, it will be a seven-day meeting. This September 23, 2002 entry records a moment in …