1312
Treaty of Inverness with Norway
Ireland
(First War of Independence) Treaty of Inverness, Robert I gave an undertaking to Haakon V of Norway to observe the terms of Treaty of Perth (1266). Bruce is remembered for …
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October 29
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1740
James Boswell, biographer of Dr Johnston, born at Blairs Land, Parliament Square, Edinburgh.
Ireland
James Boswell, biographer of Dr Johnston, born at Blairs Land, Parliament Square, Edinburgh. This October 29, 1740 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1835
Michael William Balfes opera Siege of Rochelle is first performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in London
Ireland
Michael William Balfes opera Siege of Rochelle is first performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. This October 29, 1835 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1885
Confederate Civil War Gen. Joseph Finegan, from Co. Monaghan, dies in Rutledge, Florida
Ireland
Confederate Civil War Gen. Joseph Finegan, from Co. Monaghan, dies in Rutledge, Florida. This October 29, 1885 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1892
Death of Clonakilty artist, William Hartnett
Ireland
Death of Clonakilty artist, William Hartnett. This October 29, 1892 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1922
Birth of Neil Blaney, politician, in Rosnakill, Co. Donegal
Ireland
Birth of Neil Blaney, politician, in Rosnakill, Co. Donegal. This October 29, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.