Celtic history archive
Browse all events for September 08.
1783
Ireland
A Second Convention of Dungannon is held by the Ulster Volunteers — part of the Irish Volunteer movement — to discuss parliamentary reform and national political issues. The …
1798
Ireland
In 1798 Ballinamuck was the scene of one of the last and bloodiest battles fought on Irish soil by a foreign power. Ballinamuck was the place of surrender of the combined French …
1798
Ireland
Battle of Ballinamuck - last major battle of The Year of the French; after a short fight, Humbert surrenders. This September 8, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1812
Ireland
John Martin, revolutionary, transportee and politician, is born near Newry, Co. Down. This September 8, 1812 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1830
Ireland
Thomas Nicholas Burke, Dominican friar, preacher and lecturer, is born in Galway. This September 8, 1830 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1852
Ireland
A conference of the Tenant League in Dublin adopts a policy of independent opposition in Parliament. This September 8, 1852 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1908
Ireland
On 8 September 1908, Patrick Pearse — poet, educator, and future Easter Rising leader — opens St. Enda’s School for Boys (Scoil Éanna) in Rathfarnham, Dublin. Pearse …
1931
Ireland
Birth of Desmond Guinness, author and conservationist. This September 8, 1931 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1933
Ireland
Founding of Fine Gael Party. This September 8, 1933 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.