October 04

1693

Irish Brigade of France fights in the battle of Marsaglia

Ireland

Irish Brigade of France fights in the battle of Marsaglia. This October 4, 1693 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1733

Henry Boyle, the future Earl of Shannon, is unanimously elected Speaker of the Irish parliament

Ireland

Henry Boyle, the future Earl of Shannon, is unanimously elected Speaker of the Irish Parliament. He will serve until 1756, becoming the longest-serving Speaker during the Irish …

1741

Edmund Malone, editor and Shakespearian scholar, is born in Dublin

Ireland

Edmund Malone, editor and Shakespearian scholar, is born in Dublin. This October 4, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1754

William Bligh, Cornish man, Mutiny on the Bounty fame was born.

Ireland

William Bligh (9 September 1754 - 7 December 1817) was an officer of the British Royal Navy and colonial administrator. He is best known for the famous mutiny that occurred against …

1780

African explorer Alexander Laing, born.

Ireland

African explorer Alexander Laing, born. This October 4, 1780 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1821

Death of John Rennie, engineer who constructed the Crinan Canal.

Ireland

Death of John Rennie, engineer who constructed the Crinan Canal. This October 4, 1821 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1842

Birth of heavyweight bare-knuckle boxer Jim Dunne in Co. Kildare

Ireland

Jim Dunne, a heavyweight bare-knuckle boxer, is born in County Kildare in the 19th century. Known for his strength and endurance, Dunne made his mark in the brutal world of …

1883

Boys Brigade founded in Glasgow.

Ireland

Boys Brigade founded in Glasgow. This October 4, 1883 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1886

Lennox Robinson, playwright and one-time Abbey Theatre manager, is born in Douglas, Co. Cork

Ireland

Lennox Robinson, playwright and one-time Abbey Theatre manager, is born in Douglas, Co. Cork. This October 4, 1886 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1929

Most of United Free Church merged with Church of Scotland.

Ireland

Most of United Free Church merged with Church of Scotland. This October 4, 1929 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.