Celtic history archive
Browse all events for May 04.
1471
Ireland
Wars of the Roses, The Battle of Tewkesbury, Edward IV defeats a Lancastrian Army and kills Edward, Prince of Wales. This May 4, 1471 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1645
Ireland
The Battle of Auldearn, an engagement of the Scottish Civil War, took place on May 09, 1645, near the village of Auldearn in Nairnshire. After plundering Dundee on 4 April, the …
1658
Ireland
General George Monk proclaimed the Protectorate at Mercat Cross. This May 4, 1658 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1699
Ireland
According to Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, it was on this day that Lemuel Gulliver set sail on board the Antelope from Bristol. This fictional voyage marks the beginning of …
1715
Ireland
Joseph Deane, Justice of Assize for Munster and MP for Co. Dublin, dies. This May 4, 1715 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1773
Ireland
Art Ó Laoghaire, is killed by soldiers near Millstreet, Co. Cork. This May 4, 1773 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1773
Ireland
Thomas Burton (former MP for Ennis) met with the melancholy accident of being overturned in his chaise, by which he was killed on the spot. This May 4, 1773 entry records a moment …
1782
Ireland
Second Catholic Relief Act (4 May 1778) Allowed Catholics to own land on lease for 999 years or in fee simple (outright ownership), which had previously been forbidden or severely …
1782
Ireland
Acts establish the Bank of Ireland, and validates marriages by Presbyterian ministers. This May 4, 1782 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1836
Ireland
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America is founded in New York City. This May 4, 1836 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1838
Ireland
Charles Williams, war correspondent, is born in Coleraine, Co. Derry-Londonderry. This May 4, 1838 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1916
Ireland
Edward Daly, Michael OHanrahan, William Pearse & Joseph Mary Plunkett are executed by firing squad in Kilmainham jail. This May 4, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history …