Celtic history archive
Browse all events for August 14.
1390
Scotland
King Robert III of Scotland was crowned at the Augustinian Abbey of Scone on August 15, 1390. Scone Abbey, located near Perth, was the traditional site where Scottish kings were …
1598
Ireland
The Battle of the Yellow Ford was fought in south Armagh, Ulster, in Ireland, near the river Blackwater in August 1598, during the Nine Years War (Ireland). The Nine Years War in …
1778
Ireland
Gardiner’s Catholic Relief Act, formally known as the Roman Catholic Relief Act of 1778, was enacted in Britain to alleviate some of the restrictions placed on Roman …
1784
Ireland
Nathaniel Hone, an Irish-born painter and a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, died on August 14, 1784. Hone was a significant figure in 18th-century art, …
1814
Ireland
Mary O’Connell, who became known as Sister Anthony, was born in County Limerick, Ireland, on August 15, 1814. She is best remembered for her selfless service as a nurse …
1827
Scotland
The foundation for the George IV Bridge in Edinburgh was laid in 1827. However, the construction faced significant delays and was not completed until 1836, primarily due to a lack …
1850
Ireland
The Irish Franchise Act tightened voter registration, increasing the urban electorate and decreasing the rural electorate. The Irish Franchise Act of 1850 was an important piece of …
1903
Ireland
The Land Purchase (Ireland) Act of 1903, commonly known as the Wyndham Act, was a landmark piece of legislation that significantly advanced the process of land reform in Ireland. …
1907
Ireland
H. Montgomery Hyde, an accomplished author, historian, and Unionist Member of Parliament (MP), was born on August 14, 1907, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Hyde was a prominent …
1964
Scotland
The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow was officially constituted as a university on August 1, 1964. It was formed from the Royal College of Science and Technology, which had a …