September 30

1294

Revolt of Madog ap Llywelyn, Caernarfon Castle taken by Welsh rebels.

Ireland

At the end of the first building phase of Caernarfon Castle, the north wall of the castle had no wall, and was instead defended by the town walls and a wide rock cut ditch. Madog …

1430

A great council meets at Dublin on on this date

Ireland

A Great Council held in Dublin, likely during the 14th or early 15th century, when English control in Ireland had drastically weakened. The council issued a statement acknowledging …

1598

The English poet Edmund Spenser is appointed Sheriff of Cork

Ireland

The English poet Edmund Spenser is appointed Sheriff of Cork. This September 30, 1598 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1691

The first recorded meeting of the Presbyterian general synod of Ulster is held at Antrim

Ireland

The first recorded meeting of the Presbyterian general synod of Ulster is held at Antrim. This September 30, 1691 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1813

Birth in Orkney of John Rae, explorer and surveyor of Canadas northern coastline.

Ireland

Birth in Orkney of John Rae, explorer and surveyor of Canadas northern coastline. This September 30, 1813 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1852

Sir Charles Stanford, composer, is born in Dublin

Ireland

Sir Charles Stanford, composer, is born in Dublin. This September 30, 1852 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1900

Arthur Griffith forms Cumann na nGaedheal, which later becomes Sinn Féin

Ireland

Arthur Griffith forms Cumann na nGaedheal, which later becomes Sinn Féin. This September 30, 1900 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1928

Announcement of the discovery of penicillin by Ayrshire-born Sir Alexander Fleming.

Ireland

Announcement of the discovery of penicillin by Ayrshire-born Sir Alexander Fleming. This September 30, 1928 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.