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September 4, 1607
In September 1607, Hugh ONeill, 2nd Earl of Tyrone and Rory ODonnell, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell set sail from Rathmullan, a …
April 12, 1606
Union flag adopted as the flag of England, Wales and Scotland. This April 12, 1606 entry records a moment in Celtic …
February 6, 1605
The Trades House of Glasgow is one of the oldest organizations in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, and it was indeed …
September 29, 1603
Rory O’Donnell kisses the kings hand and is created Earl of Tyrconnell. This September 29, 1603 entry records a …
April 11, 1603
Catholic worship is re-established in Kilkenny and the main Munster towns. This April 11, 1603 entry records a moment in …
April 5, 1603
Following the death of Elizabeth I and his accession to the English throne, James VI of Scotland left Edinburgh for …
April 3, 1603
The Clan Gregor is a Highland Scottish clan. Of all the clans of Rannoch, the MacGregors were the fiercest and the most …
March 30, 1603
Hugh O’Neill (c. 1550 – 20 July 1616) was an Irish Gaelic lord, Earl of Tyrone (known as the Great Earl) and was …
March 24, 1603
The Union of the Crowns (Scottish Gaelic: Aonadh nan Crùintean; Scots: Union o the Crouns) was the accession of James VI …
February 7, 1603
The Battle of Glen Fruin was a significant conflict that took place in Scotland on February 7, 1603, between the Clan …
December 31, 1602
Sylvester O’Halloran (31 December 1728 – 11 August 1807) was an Irish surgeon with an abiding interest in Gaelic …
September 10, 1602
Red Hugh ODonnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy. This September 10, 1602 …
