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September 27
Today in Celtic history
Patrick Darcy, scientist and soldier, is born in Kitulla, Co.Galway
Scotlands first passenger railway opened (between Glasgow and Garnkirk).
Last public speech of Parnell-Irish statesman at Creggs Co. Galway Ireland
Tim OKeeffe, publisher, is born in Kinsale, Co. Cork
The, 80,000-ton liner Queen Elizabeth, then the largest passenger ship ever built, launched at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank.
Singer Barbara Dickson, born.
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This week in Celtic history
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
Wednesday
September 30
September 30, 1294
Revolt of Madog ap Llywelyn, Caernarfon Castle taken by Welsh rebels.
September 30, 1430
A great council meets at Dublin on on this date
Thursday
October 1
Friday
October 2
October 2, 1600
ONeill engages Mountjoys forces in the Battle of Moyry Pass
Saturday
October 3
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