Ireland

1388

James, Earl Douglas, died out of sight of his army, in a bush, at Battle of Otterburn

Ireland

The Battle of Otterburn, fought on August 5, 1388, was a significant conflict between Scottish and English forces during the period of border wars known as the Anglo-Scottish Wars. …

1389

Thomas Mortimer is appointed justiciar, Ireland

Ireland

Sir Thomas Mortimer (c. 1350–1399) was a medieval English soldier and statesman who served briefly in several important administrative and judicial state offices in Ireland and …

1390

Wolf of Badenoch burns Elgin Cathedral.

Ireland

Wolf of Badenoch burns Elgin Cathedral. This June 17, 1390 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1395

Richard II returns to England on this date, confident that Gaelic Irish power has been checked

Ireland

Richard II returns to England on this date, confident that Gaelic Irish power has been checked. This May 15, 1395 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1396

Battle of the Clans between clans Chattan and Kay on the North Inch, Perth, in front of King Robert III.

Ireland

Battle of the Clans between clans Chattan and Kay on the North Inch, Perth, in front of King Robert III. This September 28, 1396 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1398

Prince Henry St Clair (Sinclair) landed in Nova Scotia, having sailed from Orkney.

Ireland

Prince Henry St Clair (Sinclair) landed in Nova Scotia, having sailed from Orkney. This June 2, 1398 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1400

First action of Glyn Dwrs revolt as Welsh rebels capture town of Ruthin.

Ireland

Owain Glyn Dwr, leader of the last major armed Welsh protest against English rule, was both formidable tactician and visionary statesman. Rees Davies assesses how close he came to …

1400

Owain Glyn Dwr raises standard of revolt against England- declaring Welsh independence.

Ireland

Owain Glyn Dwr raises standard of revolt against England- declaring Welsh independence. This September 16, 1400 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1401

John de Stanley is told that he is to be replaced as lieutenant by Thomas of Lancaster

Ireland

John de Stanley is told that he is to be replaced as lieutenant by Thomas of Lancaster. This May 18, 1401 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1402

Scots led by, 4th Earl of Douglas defeated at the Battle of Homildon Hill by English army led by Percy Hotspur.

Ireland

Scots led by, 4th Earl of Douglas defeated at the Battle of Homildon Hill by English army led by Percy Hotspur. This September 14, 1402 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1402

Owain Glyn Dwr routs English forces at the Battle of Bryn

Ireland

Owain Glynd?r, sometimes anglicised as Owen Glendower (1359?c. 1416) and crowned as Owain IV of Wales, was the last Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales. He instigated an …

1406

King Robert III died and James I ascended the throne

Ireland

King Robert III, the second of the Stewart kings, was the eldest son of King Robert II (1316-90), and grand-son of Robert the Bruce (1274 - 1329). Robert II, king of Scotland …