Celtic history archive
Browse all events for August 01.
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France
Caesar reports that in Gaul (present-day France), the druids had a an annual council in the center of that region, and that this Council of Gauls was presided over by a sort of …
1166
Ireland
Dermot MacMurrough, also known as Diarmait Mac Murchada, was the King of Leinster and a significant figure in Irish history, particularly known for his role in the Norman invasion …
1535
Ireland
John Travers, who served as the Chancellor of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, met a tragic end when he was executed for high treason at Oxmantown Green, Dublin. His …
1545
Ireland
Andrew Melville, born on August 1, 1545, in Baldovie, near Montrose, Scotland, is widely regarded as the true father of Presbyterianism in Scotland. His profound influence on the …
1649
Ireland
The Battle of Rathmines, fought on August 2, 1649, was a significant event during the Irish Confederate Wars, part of the broader conflict known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. …
1714
Ireland
Following the death of Queen Anne, the Throne of Great Britain and Ireland passes to George I, marking the beginning of the Hanoverian dynasty in 1714. As a result, the second …
1747
Scotland
The “Act of Proscription 1746” was a piece of legislation enacted by the British government in the aftermath of the Jacobite Rising of 1745-1746. The Jacobite Rising …
1800
Ireland
The Act of Union, passed in 1800 and coming into effect on January 1, 1801, was a significant event in the history of Ireland and the United Kingdom. This legislation led to the …
1822
Ireland
The Irish Constabulary Act, passed in 1822, was a significant piece of legislation that established county police forces and a salaried magistracy across Ireland. This act was part …
1851
Ireland
The Ecclesiastical Titles Act of 1851 was a significant piece of legislation passed by the British Parliament in response to concerns about the increasing influence of the Catholic …
1872
Ireland
Gladstone’s First Land Act, officially known as the Irish Land Act of 1870, was a significant piece of legislation introduced by British Prime Minister William Ewart …
1967
Ireland
The University of Dundee, originally incorporated as part of the University of St Andrews in 1890, was formally constituted as a separate university on August 1, 1967. This marked …