Celtic history archive
Browse all events for May 09.
1423
Ireland
Edmund Mortimer, 8th earl of Ulster, and heir presumptive to the throne of England, is appointed lieutenant. This May 9, 1423 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1650
Ireland
The Battle of Clonmel begins with the first of two assaults. This May 9, 1650 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1671
England
Colonel Thomas Blood dresses as a clergyman and attempts to steal the British crown jewels from the Tower of London. This May 9, 1671 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1691
Ireland
Charles Chalmont is sent by Louis XIV to command the Irish army and arrives on this date. This May 9, 1691 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1709
Ireland
The Irish House of Lords expresses hope that union of Ireland and England will follow union of England and Scotland. This May 9, 1709 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1807
Ireland
Thomas Wyatt, architect, is born in Loughlin House, Co. Roscommon. This May 9, 1807 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1814
Ireland
Birth in Dublin of John Brougham, actor and dramatist. This May 9, 1814 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1828
Ireland
Charles Kickham, Fenian, novelist, and author of Knocknagow, is born in Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary. This May 9, 1828 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1828
Ireland
Charles Kickham, Fenian, novelist, and author of Knocknagow, is born in Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary. This May 9, 1828 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1860
Ireland
Sir James Matthew Barrie, Bt. (May 09, 1860 - June 19, 1937), more commonly known as J. M. Barrie, was a Scottish novelist and dramatist. He is best known for creating the …
1865
Ireland
The Dublin International Exhibition opens in Earlsfort Terrace. This May 9, 1865 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1896
Ireland
Austin Clarke, considered to be the greatest poet of his generation after Yeats, is born. This May 9, 1896 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.