1177
John de Courcy invades Ulster and seizes Down
Ireland
John de Courcy was an Anglo-Norman knight who, in 1177, invaded Ulster, a province in the north of Ireland, and seized control of Downpatrick (often referred to simply as …
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1315
Edward the Bruce of Scotland and his Irish allies win the battle of Skerries in Kildare
Scotland
Edward Bruce of Scotland, brother to King Robert Bruce of Scotland, and his Irish allies won the Battle of Skerries, also known as the Battle of Ardscull, in County Kildare, …
1796
Theobald Wolf Tone, arrives in France seeking assistance
Ireland
Theobald Wolfe Tone, a leading figure in the Irish Republican movement and one of the founding members of the United Irishmen, arrived in France in 1796 seeking military assistance …
1815
Daniel O'Connell, having kills Norcot d'Esterre in a duel fought on this date
Ireland
Daniel O’Connell, an influential Irish political leader known for his efforts to secure Catholic emancipation and repeal of the Act of Union between Ireland and Great …
1865
Highland Railway formed from the Inverness-Perth Junction & Inverness-Aberdeen-Junction Railways
Scotland
The Highland Railway (HR) was one of the smaller British railways before the Railways Act 1921, operating north of Perth railway station in Scotland and serving the farthest north …
1878
Thomas MacDonagh, patriot, poet, critic and scholar, is born in Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary
Ireland
Thomas MacDonagh, an influential figure in Irish history, was born on February 1, 1878, in Cloughjordan, County Tipperary, Ireland. Thomas Stanislaus MacDonagh (Irish: Tomás …
1918
Muriel Spark, author, born
Ireland
Dame Muriel Sarah Spark DBE FRSE FRSL (née Camberg; 1 February 1918 – 13 April 2006) was a Scottish novelist, short story writer, poet and essayist. Dame Muriel Spark, a renowned …
1919
Tanks and army patrol the streets of Glasgow after Bloody Friday
Ireland
The Battle of George Square was a violent confrontation in Glasgow, Scotland between City of Glasgow Police and striking workers, centred around George Square. The …
2000
Feast of goddess Brigit, also known as Imbolc, Candlemasm, Groundhogs Day, Celtic fertility day
Ireland
Imbolc, also known as Candlemas and Groundhogs Day. Imbolc was one of the cornerstones of the Celtic calendar. For them the success of the new farming season was of great …