September 27

1662

An act for encouraging Protestant strangers and others to inhabit and plant in the kingdom of Ireland is passed in the Irish Parliament

Ireland

Under the reign of Charles II, the Irish Parliament passes “An Act for Encouraging Protestant Strangers and Others to Inhabit and Plant in the Kingdom of Ireland.” The legislation …

1725

Patrick Darcy, scientist and soldier, is born in Kitulla, Co.Galway

Ireland

Patrick Darcy, scientist and soldier, is born in Kitulla, Co.Galway. This September 27, 1725 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1831

Scotlands first passenger railway opened (between Glasgow and Garnkirk).

Ireland

Scotlands first passenger railway opened (between Glasgow and Garnkirk). This September 27, 1831 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1891

Last public speech of Parnell-Irish statesman at Creggs Co. Galway Ireland

Ireland

Last public speech of Parnell-Irish statesman at Creggs Co. Galway Ireland. This September 27, 1891 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1926

Tim OKeeffe, publisher, is born in Kinsale, Co. Cork

Ireland

Tim OKeeffe, publisher, is born in Kinsale, Co. Cork. This September 27, 1926 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1938

The, 80,000-ton liner Queen Elizabeth, then the largest passenger ship ever built, launched at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank.

Ireland

The, 80,000-ton liner Queen Elizabeth, then the largest passenger ship ever built, launched at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank. This September 27, 1938 entry records a moment in …

1948

Singer Barbara Dickson, born.

Ireland

Singer Barbara Dickson, born. This September 27, 1948 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.