Celtic history archive
Browse all events for February 24.
1303
Scotland
A hastily mustered army of 8,000 Scots led by Sir John Comyn (the Red) faced an English army numbering 30,000. The Battle of Roslin, which took place northeast of the village of …
1582
Ireland
Pope Gregory XIII announces the new Gregorian calendar, replacing the Julian calendar. This February 24, 1582 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1780
Ireland
A British Act opens colonial trade to Irish goods. This February 24, 1780 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1797
Ireland
Samuel Lover, Dublin writer, artist, musician and songwriter, born. This February 24, 1797 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1841
Ireland
John Philip Holland (Irish: Seán Pilib Ó hUallacháin/Ó Maolchalann) (24 February 1841 – 12 August 1914) was an Irish engineer who developed the first submarine to be formally …
1850
Ireland
Paul Cullen is consecrated Catholic archbishop of Armagh and primate of Ireland. This February 24, 1850 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1852
Ireland
George Moore, novelist, playwright and critic, is born in Ballyglass, Co. Mayo. This February 24, 1852 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1923
England
Steam train, the Flying Scotsman went into service with London. This February 24, 1923 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with England.
1940
Scotland
Footballer Denis Law who played for Manchester United and Scotland, born. This February 24, 1940 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.