Celtic history archive
Browse all events for June 08.
1333
Ireland
Edward III (13 November 1312 ? 21 June 1377) was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times. His fifty-year reign began when his father, Edward II of England, was …
1561
Ireland
Shane ONeill rebels and is proclaimed a traitor. This June 8, 1561 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1724
Ireland
Birth of John Smeaton, civil engineer and lighthouse builder. This June 8, 1724 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1739
Ireland
Earl of Clonmell and Chief Justice John Scott, aka Copper-Faced Jack, is born in Co. Tipperary. This June 8, 1739 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1772
Ireland
Robert Stevenson, engineer, who constructed, 18 lighthouses around Scotland, born Glasgow. This June 8, 1772 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
Ireland
In County Wicklow, the Arklow garrison is reinforced. In County Wexford, the rebel southern division relocates its camp from Carrickbyrne to Slievecoilte. In Ulster, General Nugent …
1847
Ireland
Acts setting up soup kitchens and rate-aided outdoor Famine relief come to an end. This June 8, 1847 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1886
Ireland
Gladstones Home Rule Bill is defeated. This June 8, 1886 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1905
Ireland
Brian Coffey, poet and scientist, is born in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. This June 8, 1905 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1929
Ireland
Birth of Peter Rafferty, diplomat. This June 8, 1929 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1985
Ireland
Barry McGuigan beats Eusebia Pedrosa to become the World Featherweight Champion. This June 8, 1985 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.