Battle of Callann
July 24, 1261
The Battle of Callann was fought in August 1261 between the Hiberno-Normans, under John FitzGerald, and three Gaelic …
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Brian O'Neill, Is Defeated and Killed by the Forces of Roger Des Auters at the Battle of Down
May 14, 1260
Brian O’Neill, is defeated and killed by the forces of Roger des Auters at the battle of Down. This May 14, 1260 …
Welsh Forces Under Meredudd, Ap Rhys and Meredudd, Ab Owain Ambush a Force of English and Welsh Collaborators
May 31, 1257
Welsh forces under Meredudd ap Rhys and Meredudd ab Owain ambush a force of English soldiers and Welsh collaborators at …
Alexander III, King of Scots, Chaired an Assembly at Holyrood to Settle Dispute
January 14, 1255
Alexander III, King of Scots, chaired an Assembly at Holyrood at which he settled a dispute between the Sheriff of Perth …
King Alexander III, Crowned
July 13, 1249
Alexander III (September 04, 1241 - March 19, 1286), King of Scots, also known as Alexander the Glorious, ranks as one …
King Alexander I I, Died
July 8, 1249
Alexander II (August 24, 1198 - July 08, 1249), king of Scotland, son of William I, the Lion, and of Ermengarde of …
Reginald II, King of Isle of Mann, Assassinated.
May 30, 1249
May 30th, 1249. Reginald II, son of Olave II, King of Man, was killed by Ivar, a knight, in a meadow south of the Church …
Reginald II Assumes Manx Throne.
May 6, 1249
King Harald of the Isle of Man was the son of his predecessor, King Olaf II of the Isle of Man. He rose to power in the …
King Alexander III Born at Roxburgh.
September 4, 1241
King Alexander III was born at Roxburgh in Scotland. This September 4, 1241 entry records a moment in Scottish history.
Llywelyn the Great Died.
April 11, 1240
Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (c. 1173–April 11, 1240) was a Prince of Gwynedd: and eventually ruler over much of Wales. Llywelyn …
Laurence O'Toole Is Canonized by Pope Honorius III
December 11, 1225
Lorcán Ua Tuathail, known in English as Laurence O’Toole and in French as Laurent d’Eu (1128 – 14 November …
Cathal Crovderg O'Connor, King of Connacht and Brother of Rory O'Connor, Dies
May 27, 1224
Cathal Crovderg O’Connor, king of Connacht and brother of Rory O’Connor, dies. This May 27, 1224 entry …