Celtic history archive
1297
Ireland
1297 – Wallace and Moray Declare Scotland’s Victory to Lubeck and Hamburg Following their pivotal victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, Scottish leaders William Wallace and …
1297
Ireland
On September 11, 1297, Wallace achieved victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Although vastly outnumbered, the Scottish forces led by Andrew de Moray (a more prominent noble, …
1297
Ireland
Battle of Stirling Bridge, Wallace (as famously portrayed by Mel Gibson in Braveheart) defeats Edward I. This September 11, 1297 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1297
Ireland
On September 10, 1297 William Wallace seizes high ground above Stirling Bridge and bars route of invading English in the The Battle of Stirling Bridge the following day. In numbers …
1298
Ireland
Sir William Wallace (c.1270 – 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who led a resistance to the English occupation of Scotland during significant periods of the Wars of Scottish …
1303
Ireland
France and England make peace, releasing forces to attack Scotland. This May 20, 1303 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1305
Ireland
Sir William Wallace (c. 1276 - August 23, 1305) was a Scottish knight who led his countrymen in resistance to English domination in the reign of King Edward I, during significant …
1305
Ireland
Sir William Wallace (c. 1276 – August 23, 1305) was a Scottish patriot who led his country against the English occupation of Scotland and King Edward I of England during …
1306
Ireland
The Battle of Dalrigh, also known as the Battle of Dail Righ or the Battle of Dalry, took place in 1306 near Tyndrum in Scotland. It was a significant event in the early stages of …
1306
Ireland
Army of Robert the Bruce routed at Methven. This June 19, 1306 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1307
Ireland
The Battle of Loudon Hill was fought in 1307 between the Scots and the English. The battle was fought beneath Loudoun Hill in Ayrshire. The Scottish force was led by Robert Bruce, …
1311
Ireland
The war of the O’Briens of Thomond escalates as the Norman-Irish become involved on both sides. This May 20, 1311 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …