August 28

1170

Richard de Clare marries Aoife Ní Mhurrachadha and sets a precedent for Norman rule in Ireland

Ireland

Richard de Clare marries Aoife Ní Mhurrachadha and sets a precedent for Norman rule in Ireland. This August 28, 1170 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1296

Edward I of England held a parliament at Berwick to which he summoned all Scottish landholders to sign the Ragman Roll.

Ireland

Edward I of England held a parliament at Berwick to which he summoned all Scottish landholders to sign the Ragman Roll. This August 28, 1296 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1710

A board of trustees for linen manufacture is established

Ireland

A board of trustees for linen manufacture is established. This August 28, 1710 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1741

Earl of Wintoun died, aged, 100.

Ireland

Earl of Wintoun died, aged, 100. This August 28, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1788

Sir Aubrey de Vere, poet, is born in Adare, Co. Limerick

Ireland

Sir Aubrey de Vere, poet, is born in Adare, Co. Limerick. This August 28, 1788 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1788

James Digges La Touche, banker and philanthropist, is born in Dublin

Ireland

James Digges La Touche, banker and philanthropist, is born in Dublin. This August 28, 1788 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1798

Cornwallis reaches Athlone; Humbert entrenches in Castlebar

Ireland

Cornwallis reaches Athlone; Humbert entrenches in Castlebar. This August 28, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1814

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, novelist and journalist, is born in Dublin

Ireland

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, novelist and journalist, is born in Dublin. This August 28, 1814 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1815

Mary Letitia Martin, Princess of Connemara is born in Ballynahinch Castle, Co. Galway

Ireland

Mary Letitia Martin, often referred to as the “Princess of Connemara,” was born in 1815 at Ballynahinch Castle, County Galway, Ireland. She was the daughter of Richard “Humanity …

1860

Napiers and Deasys Land Acts are passed

Ireland

Napiers and Deasys Land Acts are passed. This August 28, 1860 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1872

The first horse drawn tram cars enter service in Belfast

Ireland

The first horse drawn tram cars enter service in Belfast. This August 28, 1872 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1877

Charles Stewart Parnell becomes president of Home Rule Confederation

Ireland

Charles Stewart Parnell (June 27, 1846 – October 06, 1891) was an Irish political leader and one of the most important figures in 19th century Ireland and the United Kingdom; …