June 09

597

Colum Cille, (St Columba) Irish Bard and monk, honored in all Celtic lands, died.

Ireland

Saint Columba or Saint Colm Cille sometimes known as St. Columba of Iona (7 December 521 - 9 June 597), (Old Irish Columb Cille, meaning Dove of the church), was the outstanding …

1641

Patrick Darcy, a prominent constitutional lawyer, argues that the Irish parliament possesses independent authority

Ireland

Patrick Darcy, a prominent constitutional lawyer, argues that the Irish parliament possesses independent authority. This June 9, 1641 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1657

The Settlement Act for the Assuming, Confirming and Settling of Lands and Estates in Ireland is passed

Ireland

The Settlement Act for the Assuming, Confirming and Settling of Lands and Estates in Ireland is passed. This June 9, 1657 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1798

Rebels attack Arklow

Ireland

During the 1798 Irish Rebellion, a significant series of engagements unfolded: - Attack on Arklow (County Wicklow): Rebel forces launched an assault on the garrison at Arklow, …

1888

Basil Stanlake Brooke, 1st Viscount Brookeborough, born

Ireland

Basil Stanlake Brooke, 1st Viscount Brookeborough — unionist politician and Prime Minister of Northern Ireland from 1943 to 1963 — is born in Colebrooke, County Fermanagh on June …

1942

First US troops (over, 10,000 men) disembark from Queen Mary on the River Clyde.

Ireland

First US troops (over, 10,000 men) disembark from Queen Mary on the River Clyde. This June 9, 1942 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1982

The, 20p coin came into circulation.

Ireland

The, 20p coin came into circulation. This June 9, 1982 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.