Ireland

1652

Scottish Regalia were saved from Cromwell's invading army after being smuggled from Dunnottar Castle

Ireland

The Scottish Honours are the oldest Royal Regalia in Britain and can be seen in Edinburgh Castle. The Honours of Scotland, also known as the Scottish regalia and the Scottish crown …

1653

Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector of Ireland

Ireland

Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland after the English Civil War. His role as Lord Protector began on December 16, 1653, …

1653

Bernard Noël 'Banjo Barney' McKenna, founding member of the Dubliners, born in Dublin

Ireland

Bernard Noël “Banjo Barney” McKenna (16 December 1939 – 5 April 2012) was an Irish musician and a founding member of The Dubliners. He played the tenor banjo, violin, …

1653

Ireland and Scotland, represented by 6 and 5 members respectively in the Barebones parliament

Ireland

Ireland and Scotland were represented by six and five members respectively in the Barebones Parliament, also known as the Nominated Assembly, which sat from 4 July to 12 December …

1653

John Whally, necromancer and charlatan, born

Ireland

John Whally, necromancer and charlatan, born. This April 29, 1653 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1654

The first Protectorate parliament meets; Ireland is represented by 30 members

Ireland

The first Protectorate parliament meets; Ireland is represented by 30 members. This September 3, 1654 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1654

Birth in Midleton, Co. Cork of Thomas Brodrick, politician in Irish and British Houses of Commons who led the inquiry into the South Sea Bubble

Ireland

Thomas Brodrick, born in Midleton, County Cork, in 1654, was a prominent Irish politician who played a significant role in both the Irish and British Houses of Commons. He is …

1654

The Ordinance of Union comes into effect, uniting Ireland and Scotland with England

Ireland

The Ordinance of Union comes into effect, uniting Ireland and Scotland with England. This April 12, 1654 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1654

Commissioners are appointed to allot the land of Oliver Cromwells

Ireland

The Cromwellian Conquest of Ireland, which took place in the mid-17th century during the English Civil War, resulted in significant changes in land ownership and the displacement …

1656

Birth of Sir Richard Levinge, Tory politician and Speaker of the House of Commons

Ireland

Birth of Sir Richard Levinge, Tory politician and Speaker of the House of Commons. This May 2, 1656 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1656

William Molyneux, statesman, philosopher and scientist, is born in Dublin

Ireland

William Molyneux FRS (17 April 1656 – 11 October 1698) was an Anglo-Irish writer on science, politics and natural philosophy. He is noted as a close friend of fellow philosopher …

1656

Bishop James Ussher, died

Ireland

James Ussher, the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, indeed died in 1656. He was a highly regarded scholar and theologian, best known for his work in biblical …