1560
Marie of Guise, widow of King James V and Queen Regent of Scotland, died.
Ireland
Marie of Guise, widow of King James V and Queen Regent of Scotland, died. This June 11, 1560 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1560
Treaty of Edinburgh between France and England, recognizing sovereignty of Mary Queen of Scots
Ireland
The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed in 1560 between France and England, effectively ending the siege of Leith and concluding French military involvement in Scotland. The treaty …
1561
Mary Queen of Scots lands at Leith on her return from France, after the death of her husband, King Francis II
Ireland
Mary Queen of Scots lands at Leith on her return from France, after the death of her husband, King Francis II. This August 19, 1561 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1561
Battle of Red Sagums
Ireland
On July 18th, 1561, Irish Rebel, Shane O’Neill defeated English Troops at the Battle of Red Sagmus, Lord Lieutenant of Earl of Sussex kept O’Neill on the defensive. The …
1561
Shane ONeill rebels and is proclaimed a traitor
Ireland
Shane ONeill rebels and is proclaimed a traitor. This June 8, 1561 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1561
The first court of High Commission, a group of officials and Protestant clergy, is set up to enforce the Reformation in Ireland
Ireland
The first court of High Commission, a group of officials and Protestant clergy, is set up to enforce the Reformation in Ireland. This May 23, 1561 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1562
Battle of Corrichie, Earl of Moray defeated Catholic Gordons of Huntly who were attacking Aberdeen.
Ireland
Battle of Corrichie, Earl of Moray defeated Catholic Gordons of Huntly who were attacking Aberdeen. This October 28, 1562 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1562
Following his submission to Elizabeth at Whitehall in January, Shane O'Neill returns to Ireland
Ireland
Following his submission to Elizabeth at Whitehall in January, Shane O’Neill returns to Ireland. This May 26, 1562 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1562
Shane O'Neill submits to Queen Elizabeth at Whitehall, but rebels again within months
Ireland
Shane O’Neill, also known as Seán Ó Néill, was an Irish chieftain and a significant figure during the Tudor conquest of Ireland in the 16th century. His relationship with …
1565
Earl of Murrays rebellion against Mary Queen of Scots failed.
Ireland
Earl of Murrays rebellion against Mary Queen of Scots failed. This August 24, 1565 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1566
Mary Queen of Scots gives birth to the future King James VI of Scotland and I of England.
Ireland
James VI of Scotland-James I of England and Ireland (Charles James Stuart) (June 19, 1566 ? March 27, 1625) was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland and was the …
1567
James Stewart, Earl of Moray and a half-brother of Mary Queen of Scots, proclaimed Regent of Scotland.
Ireland
James Stewart, Earl of Moray and a half-brother of Mary Queen of Scots, proclaimed Regent of Scotland. This August 22, 1567 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …