Events for August 01

August 1, 1166

Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster and ally of Muirchertach Mac Lochlainn, is defeated in battle by Rory O'Connor

Dermot MacMurrough, also known as Diarmait Mac Murchada, was the King of Leinster and a significant figure in Irish history, particularly known for his role in the Norman invasion of Ireland. His reign and actions had profound consequences for the future of Ireland.

August 1, 1714

Following the death of Queen Anne, George I accedes to the throne. The second Irish parliament of Annes reign is thereby dissolved

August 1, 1649

Jones defeats Ormond at Rathmines, ending royalist hopes of taking Dublin

The Battle of Rathmines, fought on August 2, 1649, was a significant event during the Irish Confederate Wars, part of the broader conflict known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. This battle saw Michael Jones, the commander of the Parliamentarian forces, decisively defeat James Butler, the 1st Duke of Ormond, who led the Royalist and Confederate forces. The victory at Rathmines effectively ended Royalist hopes of capturing Dublin and was a crucial moment in the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland.

August 1, 1967

University of Dundee which was incorporated into the University of St Andrews in, 1890, constituted as a separate university.

The University of Dundee, originally incorporated as part of the University of St Andrews in 1890, was formally constituted as a separate university on August 1, 1967. This marked the culmination of a long process of development and growth that saw Dundee emerge as an independent institution with its own distinct identity.