1689
James II arrives from exile in France and addresses the Irish Parliament
Ireland
James II arrives from exile in France and addresses the Irish Parliament. This May 7, 1689 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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Ireland
1689
Siege of Derry begins
Ireland
The siege of Derry in 1689 was the first major event in the Williamite War in Ireland. The siege was preceded by an attempt against the town by Jacobite forces on 7 December 1688 …
1689
Scottish Parliament declared that James VII had forfeited the Scottish throne.
Ireland
The 1689 Convention of Estates sat between 16 March 1689 and 5 June 1689 to determine the settlement of the Scottish throne, following the deposition of James VII in the 1688 …
1689
Derry-Londonderry declares allegiance to William III
Ireland
The city in Northern Ireland known as Derry by nationalists and Londonderry by unionists has a complex history, and events related to allegiance and control have been significant, …
1689
Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh founded Advocates Library
Ireland
Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh (1636 – May 8, 1691) was a Scottish lawyer, Lord Advocate, essayist and legal writer. He was nicknamed Bloody Mackenzie. Mackenzie, who was born …
1689
James II lands at Kinsale and proceeds to Dublin
Ireland
James II of England and VII of Scotland landed at Kinsale, Ireland, on March 12, 1689. His arrival in Ireland was part of his effort to regain the thrones of England, Scotland, and …
1689
William of Orange and Mary become joint sovereigns of the UK
Ireland
William of Orange and Mary became joint sovereigns of England, Scotland, and Ireland after the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The Glorious Revolution was a pivotal event in English …
1690
Sir John Dillon, MP for Co. Meath, fights a duel with the Earl of Anglesey
Ireland
Sir John Dillon, MP for Co. Meath, fights a duel with the Earl of Anglesey. This December 10, 1690 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1690
After taking Cork on 28 September, Marlbourough takes Kinsale for the Williamites, who now control Munster
Ireland
After taking Cork on 28 September, Marlbourough takes Kinsale for the Williamites, who now control Munster. This October 14, 1690 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1690
Marlborough takes Cork for the Williamites
Ireland
Marlborough takes Cork for the Williamites. This September 28, 1690 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1690
Having failed to take Limerick, William leaves Ireland
Ireland
Having failed to take Limerick, William leaves Ireland. This September 5, 1690 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1690
First siege of Limerick ends
Ireland
First siege of Limerick ends. This August 30, 1690 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.