Celtic history archive
1671
Ireland
While Cromwell was master of England, the first of the famous Navigation Acts was passed. The English Navigation Acts were a series of laws which, beginning in 1651, restricted …
1671
Ireland
The petition presented by Catholic gentry to King Charles II in 1671 was a significant event in the history of Catholicism in England. This petition, known as the “Catholic …
1672
Ireland
Charles II or The Merry Monarch (29 May 1630–6 February 1685) was the King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 30 January 1649 (retrospectively de jure) or 29 May …
1673
Ireland
A proclamation issued under the reign of King Charles II declares the banishment of all Roman Catholic bishops and priests from Ireland. This decree also mandates the closure of …
1674
Ireland
Birth of James Logan, Colonial statesman and scholar in Lurgan, Co. Armagh. This October 20, 1674 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1674
Ireland
Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery KT PC FRS (28 July 1674 – 28 August 1731) was an English nobleman, statesman and patron of the sciences. Like the first earl, he was an author, …
1678
Ireland
Proclamations against Catholic clergy and schools in Ireland are issued. This October 16, 1678 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1678
Ireland
Count Peter Lacy, soldier, governor of Livonia (Latvia) and field-marshal in the Russian army, is born in Killeedy, Co. Limerick. This September 29, 1678 entry records a moment in …
1678
Ireland
Popish plot is alleged in England. This September 28, 1678 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1678
Ireland
The Cornish historian Thomas Tonkin was born in St. Agnes, Cornwall, in 1678. A member of the lesser gentry, Tonkin became MP for Helston and participated in Stannary Court …
1678
Ireland
The Earl of Mar was commissioned to raise a regiment nicknamed Earl of Mars Gray Breeks which later became the Royal Scots Fusiliers. This September 23, 1678 entry records a moment …
1678
Ireland
The first Glasgow-Edinburgh coach service began in 1678, departing from the White Horse Inn in Edinburgh. This service marked the establishment of a regular transportation link …