May

In the opening game of their Rugby World Cup programme, Scotland defeated Ivory Coast, 89-0

In the opening game of their Rugby World Cup programme, Scotland defeated Ivory Coast, 89-0

May 26, 1995

Cathal Crovderg O'Connor, king of Connacht and brother of Rory O'Connor, dies

Cathal Crovderg O'Connor, king of Connacht and brother of Rory O'Connor, dies

May 27, 1224

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, defeats the English forces of his brother-in-law, Sir Henry Bagenal, at the Battle of Clontibret, Co. Monaghan

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, defeats the English forces of his brother-in-law, Sir Henry Bagenal, at the Battle of Clontibret, Co. Monaghan

May 27, 1595

Aodh Mór Ó Néill (anglicised as Hugh ONeill), (c. 1540 - July 20, 1616), was an Irish chieftain of the late 16th century, who became 2nd Earl of Tyrone (known as the Great Earl).

Giovanni Rinuccini, papal nuncio to the confederates, excommunicates adherents of the truce between confederates and Inchiquin

Giovanni Rinuccini, papal nuncio to the confederates, excommunicates adherents of the truce between confederates and Inchiquin

May 27, 1648

Wexford rebels massacre Kingsboroughs militiamen and yeomanry at Oulart

Wexford rebels massacre Kingsboroughs militiamen and yeomanry at Oulart

May 27, 1798

Hanna Sheehy Skeffington is born in Co. Limerick. A committed suffragette, she is one of the founding members of the Irish Womens Franchise League; sexual equality remains a primary concern throughout her despite a slight shift in focus after the summary

Hanna Sheehy Skeffington is born in Co. Limerick. A committed suffragette, she is one of the founding members of the Irish Womens Franchise League; sexual equality remains a primary concern throughout her despite a slight shift in focus after the summary

May 27, 1877

Anti-Tithe Riot, Llangwm, Wales

Anti-Tithe Riot, Llangwm, Wales

May 27, 1887

Aer Lingus opens routes to Bristol and London, commencing with a flight from Baldonnell to Bristol on this date

Aer Lingus opens routes to Bristol and London, commencing with a flight from Baldonnell to Bristol on this date

May 27, 1936

Maiden voyage of liner Queen Mary.

Maiden voyage of liner Queen Mary.

May 27, 1936

Papal Bull signed by Pope Alexander VI confirming the marriage of King James IV and Margaret Tudor

Papal Bull signed by Pope Alexander VI confirming the marriage of King James IV and Margaret Tudor

May 28, 1503

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, agrees to abandon further attempts at extending his territory in the north

Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, agrees to abandon further attempts at extending his territory in the north

May 28, 1590

The Act of Uniformity confirms Guy Fawkes day (5 November) as an anniversary, and adds 30 January (execution of Charles I) and 29 May (the Restoration)

The Act of Uniformity confirms Guy Fawkes day (5 November) as an anniversary, and adds 30 January (execution of Charles I) and 29 May (the Restoration)

May 28, 1666

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