Celtic history archive
1462
Ireland
Treaty of Westminster-Ardtornish between the Lord of the Isles and Edward IV, the King of England. This February 13, 1462 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1471
Ireland
Wars of the Roses, The Battle of Tewkesbury, Edward IV defeats a Lancastrian Army and kills Edward, Prince of Wales. This May 4, 1471 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1478
Ireland
John de la Pole, 2nd Duke of Suffolk, KG (27 September 1442 – 14–21 May 1492), was a major magnate in 15th-century England. He was the son of William de la Pole, 1st Duke of …
1479
Ireland
Garret More Fitzgerald of Kildare, the Great Earl, holds a parliament in Dublin from 10 December; it will run, with adjournments, into 1481 Parliament History The first legislature …
1482
Ireland
Berwick on Tweed finally ceded to England (Edward IV) after changing hands, 12 times. This August 24, 1482 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1485
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 …
1487
Ireland
James FitzGerald, the 8th Earl of Desmond (1459–1487) was the son of Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Desmond and his wife, Ellice de Barry, daughter of William Barry, 8th Baron …
1487
Ireland
Thomas FitzGerald, Kildares brother, accompanies Simnels army of German mercenaries and some Irishmen to England on this date. This June 4, 1487 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1487
Ireland
1487 – Lambert Simnel, Yorkist Pretender, Is Brought to Ireland At just 10 years old, Lambert Simnel, a boy of humble origin—believed to be the son of a baker—is presented to the …
1488
Ireland
Treaty of Sable, Charles VIII of France makes peace with Fransez II of Brittany. This August 20, 1488 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1488
Ireland
Sir Richard Edgecombe is sent to Ireland with power to grant pardons; he lands at Kinsale on this date. This June 27, 1488 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1488
Ireland
1488 – James IV Crowned King of Scotland James IV of Scotland was crowned at the age of 15 at Scone Abbey, following the death of his father, James III, who was killed during the …