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September 23
Today in Celtic history
Battle of Ardnaree, Sir Richard Bingham surprises a force of redshanks
The Gaelic Catholics of Ulster stage an uprising against the Scottish Presbyterian planters
The Earl of Mar was commissioned to raise a regiment nicknamed Earl of Mars Gray Breeks which later became the Royal Scots Fusiliers.
Battle of Flamborough Head
British Gen. Trench attacks the French and Irish left behind by Humbert to hold Killela.
Second Battle of Killala. Final surrender of combined French and Irish forces to the English
The Listowel Races in Co. Kerry begin. For the first year in its history, which dates to 1858, it will be a seven-day meeting.
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This week in Celtic history
Thursday
September 24
September 24, 1332
Edward Balliol, son of John Balliol, crowned at Scone.
Friday
September 25
September 25, 1819
George Salmon, mathematician and professor of divinity, is born in Cork
Saturday
September 26
Sunday
September 27
September 27, 1725
Patrick Darcy, scientist and soldier, is born in Kitulla, Co.Galway
Monday
September 28
Tuesday
September 29
September 29, 1155
A proposal for the invasion of Ireland by Henry II is discussed
September 29, 1364
Charles of Blois dies in the Battle of Auray
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