April 14

1582

University of Edinburgh founded.

Ireland

University of Edinburgh founded. This April 14, 1582 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1661

Sir Thomas Molyneux, scientist, archaeologist, physician and MP, is born

Ireland

Sir Thomas Molyneux, scientist, archaeologist, physician and MP, is born. This April 14, 1661 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1736

Porteous Riots in Edinburgh take place after the hanging of a smuggler by the City Guard

Scotland

The Porteous Riots surrounded the activities of Captain John Porteous, Captain of the City Guard of Edinburgh (ca. 1695 – 1736). Porteous seems to have been an overbearing …

1848

The Tricolor national flag of Ireland is presented for the first time by Thomas Francis Meagher & the Young Ireland Party

Ireland

The Tricolor national flag of Ireland is presented for the first time by Thomas Francis Meagher & the Young Ireland Party. This April 14, 1848 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1886

Jack Beattie, socialist politician and trade unionist, is born in Belfast

Ireland

Jack Beattie, socialist politician and trade unionist, is born in Belfast. This April 14, 1886 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1903

Aberdeen Football Club was founded.

Ireland

Aberdeen Football Club was founded. This April 14, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1905

An Oige, Irish Youth Hostel Association is established

Ireland

An Oige, Irish Youth Hostel Association is established. This April 14, 1905 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1912

The Titanic, the worlds largest ship built at Belfasts Harland and Wolfe, hits an iceberg

Ireland

The Titanic, the worlds largest ship built at Belfasts Harland and Wolfe, hits an iceberg. This April 14, 1912 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1917

Birth of actress Valerie Hobson in Larne, Co. Antrim

Ireland

Birth of actress Valerie Hobson in Larne, Co. Antrim. This April 14, 1917 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1919

Limerick Soviet commences general strike in protest against English militarism in Ireland

Ireland

Limerick Soviet commences general strike in protest against English militarism in Ireland. This April 14, 1919 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1922

Led by Rory O'Connor, forces against the Anglo-Irish Treaty seize the Four Courts in Dublin

Ireland

Led by Rory O’Connor, forces against the Anglo-Irish Treaty seize the Four Courts in Dublin. This April 14, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …