September 03

1571

Earl of Lennox, Regent of Scotland, murdered. Earl of Mar appointed Regent but he died in October 1572.

Ireland

Earl of Lennox, Regent of Scotland, murdered. Earl of Mar appointed Regent but he died in October 1572. This September 3, 1571 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1650

Cromwell defeated Scots at Battle of Dunbar.

Ireland

The Battle of Dunbar (3 September 1650) was a battle of the Third English Civil War. The Parliamentary forces under Oliver Cromwell defeated Charles Stuarts Scottish army commanded …

1654

The first Protectorate parliament meets; Ireland is represented by 30 members

Ireland

The first Protectorate parliament meets; Ireland is represented by 30 members. This September 3, 1654 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1745

Prince Charles Edward Stuart proclaimed his father as King James VIII of Scotland at Perth.

Ireland

Prince Charles Edward Stuart proclaimed his father as King James VIII of Scotland at Perth. This September 3, 1745 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1752

Give us back our, 11 days with the adoption of the Gregorian calendar

Ireland

With the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1752, September 2 was followed by September 14, skipping 11 days to correct the drift in the older Julian calendar. This change, …

1781

Birth of William Sharman Crawford, radical politician, in Co. Down

Ireland

Birth of William Sharman Crawford, radical politician, in Co. Down. This September 3, 1781 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1787

Glasgow weavers riot after their wages are cut.

Ireland

Glasgow Weavers Riot after a wage reduction, triggering unrest in the city. When magistrates arrive, they are met with bricks thrown by protesters. In response, soldiers open fire, …

1821

The last day of George IVs visit to Ireland

Ireland

The last day of George IVs visit to Ireland. This September 3, 1821 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1842

In Kill, Co. Kildare, birth of John Devoy, journalist and leading member of the Fenians

Ireland

In Kill, Co. Kildare, birth of John Devoy, journalist and leading member of the Fenians. This September 3, 1842 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1850

Charters are granted to colleges in Belfast, Cork and Galway, under the Universities (Ireland) Act

Ireland

Under the Universities (Ireland) Act of 1845, royal charters are granted to new colleges in Belfast, Cork, and Galway, marking a major step in the expansion of higher education in …

1854

Birth of Fanny Parnell, Land League agitator and sister of Charles Stewart Parnell

Ireland

Birth of Fanny Parnell, Land League agitator and sister of Charles Stewart Parnell. This September 3, 1854 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1877

Y.V. Perrot, Breton patriot, writer and martyr, born.

Ireland

Y.V. Perrot, Breton patriot, writer and martyr, born. This September 3, 1877 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.