Celtic history archive
Browse all events for August 19.
1504
Ireland
After Ulick Burke of Clanricard seizes control of Galway City, Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare and Lord Deputy of Ireland, marches to Connacht and defeats Burke at the …
1561
Ireland
Mary Queen of Scots lands at Leith on her return from France, after the death of her husband, King Francis II. This August 19, 1561 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1745
Ireland
Each Jacobite Rising formed part of a series of military campaigns by Jacobites attempting to restore the Stuart kings to the thrones of England and Scotland (and after 1707, Great …
1745
Ireland
Charles Edward Stuart, raises his standard at Glenfinnan, at the start of the 45 uprising. This August 19, 1745 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1792
Ireland
Edward Hincks, orientalist, is born in Cork. This August 19, 1792 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1839
Ireland
Act passed for the improvement of navigation on the Shannon. This August 19, 1839 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1876
Ireland
The ship Catalpa arrives in U.S. with Irish Fenian prisoners rescued from Australia. This August 19, 1876 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1887
Ireland
Birth of poet Francis Ledwidge in Slane, Co. Meath. This August 19, 1887 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1932
Ireland
Scottish aviator Jim Mollinson landed after the first East-West solo flight of the Atlantic from Portmarnock, Ireland to Pennfield, New Brunswick. This August 19, 1932 entry …
1994
Ireland
Graham Obree, from Irvine, Ayrshire, breaks the world record and becomes World Pursuit Cycling Champion over 4,000 metres in Hamar, Norway. Known for his unorthodox riding style …