Celtic history archive
Browse all events for May 15.
1395
Ireland
Richard II returns to England on this date, confident that Gaelic Irish power has been checked. This May 15, 1395 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1567
Ireland
Mary, Queen of Scots, married Earl of Bothwell at, 4am. This May 15, 1567 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1600
Ireland
Sir Henry Docwra Lands at Culmore 1600 Culmore, near Derry, Ulster Sent by Queen Elizabeth I to suppress unrest and rebellion in Ulster during the Nine Years’ War, Sir Henry Docwra …
1621
Ireland
Sir Henry Docwra is created Baron Docwra of Culmore. This May 15, 1621 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1732
Ireland
Sir John Blaquiere, Chief Secretary and politician, is born. This May 15, 1732 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1753
Ireland
Isaac Corry, opposition politician, Volunteer, and Chancellor of the Exchequer is born in Newry, Co. Down. This May 15, 1753 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1800
Ireland
King George III escaped two assassination attempts in one day. This May 15, 1800 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1808
Ireland
Michael Balfe, operatic composer, is born in Dublin. This May 15, 1808 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1829
Ireland
Newly elected MP Daniel O’Connell presents himself at the Bar of the House of Commons, but is asked to withdraw after refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy. This event took place …
1847
Ireland
Daniel O’Connell, The Liberator, dies in Genoa. This May 15, 1847 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1867
Ireland
Eoin MacNeill, Irish nationalist, born. This May 15, 1867 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1887
Ireland
Edwin Muir, Poet and critic, born. This May 15, 1887 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.