1648
The Battle of Preston
Ireland
The Battle of Preston in which Duke of Hamilton at the head of an army of, 20,000 crossed into England in support of Charles I. Scots defeated by Cromwell, 2,000 killed,, 8,000 …
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1741
George MacKenzie, Scottish patron of books, died.
Ireland
George MacKenzie, Scottish patron of books, died. This August 17, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1779
William Corbet, United Irishman and soldier, is born in Ballythomas, Co. Cork
Ireland
William Corbet, United Irishman and soldier, is born in Ballythomas, Co. Cork. This August 17, 1779 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1786
Birth of Davy Crockett, American frontiersman and son of an Irishman
Ireland
Birth of Davy Crockett, American frontiersman and son of an Irishman. This August 17, 1786 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1791
Birth of Richard Lalor Sheil, dramatist and politician; first Catholic privy councillor, in Drumdowney, Co. Kilkenny
Ireland
Birth of Richard Lalor Sheil, dramatist and politician; first Catholic privy councillor, in Drumdowney, Co. Kilkenny. This August 17, 1791 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1822
Visit of George IV to Edinburgh began, orchestrated by Sir Walter Scott.
Ireland
Visit of George IV to Edinburgh began, orchestrated by Sir Walter Scott. This August 17, 1822 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1846
Lord John Russells Whig administration decides not to interfere with internal or export markets for food
Ireland
Lord John Russells Whig administration decides not to interfere with internal or export markets for food. This August 17, 1846 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1878
Birth of Oliver St. John Gogarty, writer, and the model for the stately, plump Buck Mulligan in Joyces Ulysses
Ireland
Birth of Oliver St. John Gogarty, writer, and the model for the stately, plump Buck Mulligan in Joyces Ulysses. This August 17, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1922
RIC is disbanded to be replaced by the Garda Síochána
Ireland
RIC is disbanded to be replaced by the Garda Síochána. This August 17, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1947
First Edinburgh International Festival opened.
Ireland
First Edinburgh International Festival opened. This August 17, 1947 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.