Celtic history archive
Browse all events for October 11.
1297
Ireland
1297 – Wallace and Moray Declare Scotland’s Victory to Lubeck and Hamburg Following their pivotal victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, Scottish leaders William Wallace and …
1511
Ireland
Ship Great Michael launched for King James IV. This October 11, 1511 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1649
Ireland
Massacre at Wexford when the town falls to Cromwell. This October 11, 1649 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1703
Ireland
1703 – John Asgill Expelled from Irish Parliament for Heretical Pamphlet John Asgill, a recently elected Member of Parliament for Enniscorthy, was expelled from the Irish House of …
1741
Ireland
Birth of James Barry, painter, in Cork. This October 11, 1741 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1797
Ireland
The British Royal Navy, commanded by Admiral Adam Duncan (born in Forfar, Scotland, 1731), achieved a decisive victory over the Dutch fleet near the village of Camperdown in …
1907
Ireland
Twentieth century Irish humorous writer. Under the name Flann OBrien, he published a series of novels that have attracted a wide following for their bizarre humour and Modernist …
1911
Ireland
Birth of writer Brian ONolan aka Myles na gCopaleen and perhaps better known as Flann OBrien. This October 11, 1911 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland. …
1921
Ireland
Anglo-Irish negotiations open with Griffith and Collins leading the Irish delegation. This October 11, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1922
Ireland
The Irish Constitution for the Free State, drafted by the Thomas Cosgrove Dáil, is adopted. This October 11, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
2000
Ireland
Scotlands first First Minister Donald Dewar died suddenly after a fall on the steps of his official residence in Edinburgh. This October 11, 2000 entry records a moment in Celtic …