June

Violet Martin (pen-name Martin Ross; writer, sometimes in partnership with her cousin Edith Somerville) is born in Ross House, Co. Galway

June 11, 1862

Thomas Sloan and others found the Independent Orange Order in Belfast

June 11, 1903

Mary Lavin, generally acknowledged as one of Irelands greatest short story writers, is born in Massachusetts, the only child of Irish parents

June 11, 1912

Birth of actor Richard Todd - in Dublin. In 1950, he wins a Golden Globe Award (“Most Promising Newcomer”) for his performance in the film “The Hasty Heart” (1949). The film also earns him an Academy Award Nomination for “Best Actor”

June 11, 1919

Empress of Britain launched from Clydebank by the Prince of Wales.

June 11, 1930

First oil pumped ashore from British oilfields in the North Sea.

June 11, 1975

William Wallace routs English at the Battle of Black Ironside

June 12, 1298

Sir William Wallace (c.1270 – 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who led a resistance to the English occupation of Scotland during significant periods of the Wars of Scottish Independence.

The Revenue Commissioners report the robbery of the Golden Lyon’s cargo at Ballyheige. One of the robbers is caught and turns king’s evidence; the Danish Asiatic Company offers a reward of 10 per cent of the value of the cargo for its recovery. (See June

June 12, 1731

At the Athy by-election following the death of Sir Walter Dixon Borrowes, Lord Ophaly is returned

June 12, 1741

In Wexford, Rebel northern division moves camp to Limerick Hill; Rebels launch attack on Borris, Co Carlow

June 12, 1798

The Ulster Unionist Council agrees to the immediate implementation of Home Rule if six Ulster counties are temporarily excluded

June 12, 1916

Kevin O'Kelly, journalist and broadcaster, is born

June 12, 1924