Celtic history archive
Browse all events for September 21.
1170
Ireland
In 1170, Diarmait Mac Murchada, the deposed King of Leinster, led an expedition to retake power in Ireland with the help of Norman mercenaries, notably Richard de Clare, better …
1327
Ireland
King Edward II of England died , succeeded by Edward III. This September 21, 1327 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1513
Ireland
King James V crowned at Stirling Castle. This September 21, 1513 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1601
Ireland
A Spanish army under Don Juan del Aguila lands at Kinsale. This September 21, 1601 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1703
Ireland
The first Irish parliament of Queen Anne is called; Alan Brodrick is unanimously elected Speaker. This September 21, 1703 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1722
Ireland
John Home, born on September 22, 1722 in Leith, Scotland, was a Scottish minister, historian, and playwright, best known for his tragedy Douglas (1756). He was also a tutor to the …
1728
Ireland
Philip Embury, founder of the American Methodist Church, is born in Ballingrane, Co. Limerick. This September 21, 1728 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1745
Ireland
The Jacobites are victorious at Prestonpans. This September 21, 1745 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1745
Ireland
Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, leads the Jacobite army to a decisive victory at the Battle of Prestonpans on September 21, 1745. With a force of just over …
1756
Ireland
Road builder John McAdam born in Ayr. This September 21, 1756 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1795
Ireland
The Battle of the Diamond takes place near Loughgall, County Armagh, between the Protestant Peep o’ Day Boys and the Catholic Defenders. The violent clash results in the deaths of …
1827
Ireland
Michael Corcoran, Union General, is born in Co. Donegal. This September 21, 1827 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.