1579
Death of James Fitzgerald, rebel leader
Ireland
Death of James Fitzgerald, rebel leader. This August 18, 1579 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1728
James Caulfeild, 4th Viscount and 1st Earl of Charlemont; soldier and nationalist, is born in Dublin
Ireland
James Caulfeild, 4th Viscount and 1st Earl of Charlemont; soldier and nationalist, is born in Dublin. This August 18, 1728 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1746
William Boyd of Kilmarnock, Scottish Jacobite leader, executed by the English
Scotland
William Boyd (1704-1746), 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, was a Scottish nobleman. William Boyd was educated at Glasgow. Like his father in the rebellion of 1715, William initially …
1814
Birth of David Moriarty, Catholic Bishop of Kerry and opponent of nationalism, in Kilcarah, Co. Kerry
Ireland
Birth of David Moriarty, Catholic Bishop of Kerry and opponent of nationalism, in Kilcarah, Co. Kerry. This August 18, 1814 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1966
Tay Road Bridge opened.
Ireland
Tay Road Bridge opened. This August 18, 1966 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1974
Red Hackle wins Intercontinental Highland Gathering, Toronto, Canada, 1974.
Ireland
Red Hackle wins Intercontinental Highland Gathering, Toronto, Canada, 1974. This August 18, 1974 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.