May 24

1153

King David I died at Carlisle and Malcolm IV crowned at Scone.

Ireland

King David I died at Carlisle and Malcolm IV crowned at Scone. This May 24, 1153 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1487

Lambert Simnel (aged 10), the Yorkist pretender to the English throne, is brought to Ireland

Ireland

1487 – Lambert Simnel, Yorkist Pretender, Is Brought to Ireland At just 10 years old, Lambert Simnel, a boy of humble origin—believed to be the son of a baker—is presented to the …

1628

51 graces to Irish interest groups by Charles I are promised but various excuses are used not to grant these concessions

Ireland

51 graces to Irish interest groups by Charles I are promised but various excuses are used not to grant these concessions. This May 24, 1628 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1798

Start of 98 Rising in Ireland

Ireland

Start of 98 Rising in Ireland. This May 24, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1798

Archibald Hamilton Jacob conducts the Enniscorthy Yeomen Cavalry to the village of Ballaghkeen where they flog a man to death

Ireland

Archibald Hamilton Jacob conducts the Enniscorthy Yeomen Cavalry to the village of Ballaghkeen where they flog a man to death. This May 24, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1813

A Catholic Relief Bill is introduced by Grattan in the House of Commons, and is narrowly defeated 251 to 247

Ireland

A Catholic Relief Bill is introduced by Grattan in the House of Commons, and is narrowly defeated 251 to 247. This May 24, 1813 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1818

John Foley, sculptor, is born in Dublin

Ireland

John Foley, sculptor, is born in Dublin. This May 24, 1818 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1819

The future Queen Victoria was born.

Ireland

The future Queen Victoria was born. This May 24, 1819 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1830

Anthony Durnford, soldier, is born in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim

Ireland

Anthony Durnford, soldier, is born in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. This May 24, 1830 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1852

Robert Cunningham Graham born

Ireland

Robert Bontine Cunningham Graham was born on May 24, 1852. A multifaceted and influential figure in Scottish political and literary life, he was: - The son of a Scottish laird, …

1882

Creighton Hale, actor, is born in Cork

Ireland

Creighton Hale, actor, is born in Cork. This May 24, 1882 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1916

Conscription to the armed forces began for the first time.

Ireland

Conscription to the armed forces began for the first time. This May 24, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.