1074
Donatus (or Dunan), the first Bishop of Dublin, dies
Ireland
Dúnán (died 6 May 1074) was the first bishop of Dublin, appointed under Dublin’s Hiberno-Norse kings. He is known also as Donatus or Donat. The diocese was put on a regular …
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1249
Reginald II assumes Manx throne.
Ireland
King Harald of the Isle of Man was the son of his predecessor, King Olaf II of the Isle of Man. He rose to power in the 1237 after his fathers death. His father had acquired a …
1384
Philip de Courtenay lands at Dalkey and campaigns in the midlands and the Leinster mountains
Ireland
Philip de Courtenay lands at Dalkey and campaigns in the midlands and the Leinster mountains. This May 6, 1384 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1728
Act of Parliament removes the right to vote from Catholics
Ireland
Act of Parliament removes the right to vote from Catholics. This May 6, 1728 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1763
Mary Molesworth, and her daughters Melosina and Mary die in a fire at their London house
Ireland
Mary Molesworth, and her daughters Melosina and Mary die in a fire at their London house. This May 6, 1763 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1820
Robert O’Hara Burke, explorer, born in St. Cleran’s, Co. Galway
Ireland
Robert O’Hara Burke, explorer, born in St. Cleran’s, Co. Galway. This May 6, 1820 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1830
William Archer, Irish naturalist and librarian, born in Magherahamlet, Co. Down. Archer
Ireland
William Archer, Irish naturalist and librarian, born in Magherahamlet, Co. Down. Archer. This May 6, 1830 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1870
Sir James Young Simpson advocate of chloroform, died.
Ireland
Sir James Young Simpson advocate of chloroform, died. This May 6, 1870 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1882
Phoenix Park murders, The assassination Lord Frederick Cavendish, and T.H. Burke
Ireland
Phoenix Park murders, The assassination Lord Frederick Cavendish, and T.H. Burke. This May 6, 1882 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1884
William Conor, painter, born in Belfast
Ireland
William Conor, painter, born in Belfast. This May 6, 1884 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1916
The U-20, a German U-boat commanded by Captain Schweiger, sinks the Centurion off the south-east Irish coast
Ireland
The U-20, a German U-boat commanded by Captain Schweiger, sinks the Centurion off the south-east Irish coast. This May 6, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1925
Máire de Paor (née McDermott) archaeologist and arts activist, is born in Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Ireland
Máire de Paor (née McDermott) archaeologist and arts activist, is born in Buncrana, Co. Donegal. This May 6, 1925 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.