February 23

1317

Bruces army marches south and reaches Castleknock, within sight of Dublin

Ireland

In May, 1316 Edward Bruce, younger brother of Robert I (and, by parliamentary act, his heir), was inaugurated King of Ireland, though with less than full Irish support. The English …

1649

Giovanni Battista Rinuccini returns to Rome

Ireland

Giovanni Battista Rinuccini returns to Rome. This February 23, 1649 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1713

Nicola Hamilton, widow of Tristram Beresford MP, dies on her 47th birthday

Ireland

Nicola Hamilton, widow of Tristram Beresford MP, dies on her 47th birthday. This February 23, 1713 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1874

Hugh Stevenson Robertson, Scottish composer of Songs of the Isles, born

Scotland

Hugh Stevenson Robertson, Scottish composer of Songs of the Isles, born. This February 23, 1874 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.

1908

Sinn Fein contests its first election, County Leitrim

Ireland

Sinn Fein contests its first election, County Leitrim. This February 23, 1908 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1935

Thomas Murphy, a playwright, is born

Ireland

Thomas Murphy, a playwright, is born. This February 23, 1935 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1948

John Robert Gregg, Irish Inventor of Gregg Shorthand, died

Ireland

John Robert Gregg, Irish Inventor of Gregg Shorthand, died. This February 23, 1948 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1995

James Heriot, author of All Creatures Great and Small, died

Ireland

James Heriot, author of All Creatures Great and Small, died. This February 23, 1995 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.