Ireland

1745

Bonnie Prince Charles enters Edinburgh while a bagpiper plays - The King Shall Enjoy His Own Again

Ireland

The Jacobite cause was still supported by many Highland Clans, both Catholic and Protestant, and the Catholic Charles hoped for a warm welcome from these clans to start an …

1745

Bonnie Prince Charlie, Charles Edward Stuart, occupied Edinburgh.

Ireland

Bonnie Prince Charlie, Charles Edward Stuart, occupied Edinburgh. This September 14, 1745 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1745

Prince Charles Edward Stuart proclaimed his father as King James VIII of Scotland at Perth.

Ireland

Prince Charles Edward Stuart proclaimed his father as King James VIII of Scotland at Perth. This September 3, 1745 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1745

Jacobite - standard raised at Glenfinna - marking the start of the 45 Rising.

Ireland

Each Jacobite Rising formed part of a series of military campaigns by Jacobites attempting to restore the Stuart kings to the thrones of England and Scotland (and after 1707, Great …

1745

Charles Edward Stuart, raises his standard at Glenfinnan, at the start of the 45 uprising.

Ireland

Charles Edward Stuart, raises his standard at Glenfinnan, at the start of the 45 uprising. This August 19, 1745 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1745

Lord John Allen (3rd Viscount Allen), former MP for Carysfort, dies of a fever caused from cuts to his fingers inflicted by the sword of a dragoon

Ireland

Lord John Allen (3rd Viscount Allen), former MP for Carysfort, dies of a fever caused from cuts to his fingers inflicted by the sword of a dragoon. This May 25, 1745 entry records …

1745

Count Daniel O'Connell, a soldier in French and British services, is born in Derrynane, Co. Kerry

Ireland

Count Daniel O’Connell, a soldier in French and British services, is born in Derrynane, Co. Kerry. This May 21, 1745 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1745

Battle of Fontenoy, the Irish Brigade of the French army under Lieutenant Charles O'Brien repulses the British and wins the day

Ireland

Battle of Fontenoy, the Irish Brigade of the French army under Lieutenant Charles O’Brien repulses the British and wins the day. This May 11, 1745 entry records a moment in …

1745

John Allen (3rd Viscount Allen), former MP for Carysfort, kills a dragoon in a street brawl

Ireland

John Allen (3rd Viscount Allen), former MP for Carysfort, kills a dragoon in a street brawl. This April 26, 1745 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1746

Prince Charles Edward Stuart escaped capture by sailing to France aborad the French ship LHeureux.

Ireland

Prince Charles Edward Stuart escaped capture by sailing to France aborad the French ship LHeureux. This September 20, 1746 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1746

Henry Grattan, Born

Ireland

Henry Grattan (July 03, 1746 - June 06, 1820) was a member of the Irish House of Commons and a campaigner for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century. …

1746

Prince Charles Edward Stuart and persuaded him to wear womens clothes as part of the escape plan.

Ireland

Flora MacDonald meets Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) in the Outer Hebrides and becomes a key figure in his dramatic escape following the defeat at Culloden in …