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September 13
Today in Celtic history
Battle of Aberdeen, in which the Marquis of Montrose captured the city.
Royalist troops under Marquis of Montrose defeated by Covenanters led by David Leslie at Battle of Philiphaugh.
Death of John Barry, a native of Ballystampson, Co. Wexford
Padraic Pearse arrives in Ros Muc, County Galway and takes up residence at his cottage in Inbhear
In a speech at Dundee, Winston Churchill announces his support of a policy of devolution for Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
In a speech at Dundee, Winston Churchill announces his support of a policy of devolution for Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Sir Robert Lorimer, architect and exponent of the Scottish Vernacular Revival, died.
John Smith, politician and leader of the Labour Party, born at Dalmally, Argyll.
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This week in Celtic history
Monday
September 14
Tuesday
September 15
September 15, 1718
The Breton gentry gather in Rennes to defend the liberties of Brittany.
Wednesday
September 16
Thursday
September 17
Friday
September 18
September 18, 1400
First action of Glyn Dwrs revolt as Welsh rebels capture town of Ruthin.
Saturday
September 19
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