Election for the new Scottish Parliament
May 6, 1999
Máire de Paor (née McDermott) archaeologist and arts activist, is born in Buncrana, Co. Donegal
May 6, 1925
William Conor, painter, born in Belfast
May 6, 1884
Philip de Courtenay lands at Dalkey and campaigns in the midlands and the Leinster mountains
May 6, 1384
Reginald II assumes Manx throne.
May 6, 1249