Celtic history archive
2002
Ireland
Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a three masted barque that was originally built in Quebec, Canada, in 1847 by the Scottish-born shipbuilder John Munn. The replica Jeanie Johnston …
2002
Ireland
The Listowel Races in Co. Kerry begin. For the first year in its history, which dates to 1858, it will be a seven-day meeting. This September 23, 2002 entry records a moment in …
2004
Ireland
On 20 December 2004, a total of £26.5 million in cash was stolen from the headquarters of Northern Bank on Donegall Square West in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Having taken family …
2005
Ireland
In Scotland and Ireland, Halloween is known as Oíche Shamhna, while in Wales it is Nos Calan Gaeaf, the eve of the winters calend, or first. With the rise of Christianity, Samhain …
2005
Ireland
Alban Elued, The Light of the Water, the first day of Autumn, was also called Harvesthome. Observed on September 21, the Autumnal Equinox was the day when the sun again began to …
2005
Ireland
St Mirren Day (patron saint of Paisley). This September 15, 2005 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
2005
Ireland
Guinness St. James Gate Since mediaeval times, Dubliners held an annual drinking festival in the Saint’s honor. Fittingly, Guinness chose St. James’ Gate as the site for their …
2005
Ireland
James Boswell’s, Life of Johnson, published. This May 16, 2005 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
2023
Ireland
Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan is an Irish-English musician and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the punk band The Pogues. Born on December 25, 1957, in …
0000
Ireland
Beltane, also spelled Beltaine, is a Celtic festival that marks the beginning of the warmer season, usually observed around the first of May. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal …