1194
King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter
Ireland
King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. This May 2, 1194 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1316
Edward Bruce, brother of King Robert the Bruce, crowned High King of All Ireland.
Ireland
Edward Bruce, brother of King Robert the Bruce, crowned High King of All Ireland. This May 2, 1316 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1332
Sir Anthony Lucys campaign in Munster, Ireland ends on this date
Ireland
Sir Anthony Lucys campaign in Munster, Ireland ends on this date. This May 2, 1332 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1424
King James I crowned at Scone.
Ireland
King James I crowned at Scone. This May 2, 1424 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1568
Mary Queen of Scots escaped from Loch Leven castle.
Ireland
Mary Queen of Scots escaped from Loch Leven castle. This May 2, 1568 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1656
Birth of Sir Richard Levinge, Tory politician and Speaker of the House of Commons
Ireland
Birth of Sir Richard Levinge, Tory politician and Speaker of the House of Commons. This May 2, 1656 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1788
An Act on this date repeals tests imposed on Protestant Dissenters
Ireland
An Act on this date repeals tests imposed on Protestant Dissenters. This May 2, 1788 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1794
United Irishman Archibald Rowan escapes from custody and eventually makes his way to America
Ireland
United Irishman Archibald Rowan escapes from custody and eventually makes his way to America. This May 2, 1794 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1806
John Jones, sculptor, is born in Dublin
Ireland
John Jones, sculptor, is born in Dublin. This May 2, 1806 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1858
Edith Oenonne Somerville, novelist, born
Ireland
Edith Oenonne Somerville, novelist, born. This May 2, 1858 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1882
Charles Stewart Parnell is released under the terms of the Kilmainham Treaty
Ireland
Charles Stewart Parnell is released under the terms of the Kilmainham Treaty. This May 2, 1882 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1884
Birth of William Casey, dramatist and Times editor
Ireland
Birth of William Casey, dramatist and Times editor. This May 2, 1884 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.