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First recorded inter-club golf match between Edinburgh Burgess Golfing Society and Bruntsfield Links Golf Club.
First recorded inter-club golf match between Edinburgh Burgess Golfing Society and Bruntsfield Links Golf Club. …

In Co. Wexford, Government troops march south out of Gorey. Rebels from Carrigrew move north, they attack and defeat Government forces at Tubberneering. Government forces withdraw north. Rebels occupy Gorey
In Co. Wexford, Government troops march south out of Gorey. Rebels from Carrigrew move north, they attack and defeat Government forces at Tubberneering. Government forces withdraw north. Rebels occupy Gorey …

Lord Edward Fitzgerald dies at Newgate prison from wounds sustained in the course of his arrest
Lord Edward Fitzgerald dies at Newgate prison from wounds sustained in the course of his arrest …

Allegedly, the date when the robbery of the Golden Lyons cargo takes place at Ballyheige Co. Kerry. Owned by the Danish East India Company, the ship had become stranded near Ballyheige, Co. Kerry. Its valuable cargo is moved into a house and guarded by t
Allegedly, the date when the robbery of the Golden Lyons cargo takes place at Ballyheige Co. Kerry. Owned by the Danish East India Company, the ship had become stranded near Ballyheige, Co. Kerry. Its valuable cargo is moved into a house and guarded by t …

The Merchant Maiden Hospital, later known as The Mary Erskine School, was founded by Mary Erskine in the Cowgate, Edinburgh.
The Merchant Maiden Hospital, later known as The Mary Erskine School, was founded by Mary Erskine in the Cowgate, Edinburgh. …

Ireton, Oliver Cromwells son-in-law, lays siege to Limerick city. By October, Limerick is in Iretons hands. Ireton dies of the plague shortly afterwards
Ireton, Oliver Cromwells son-in-law, lays siege to Limerick city. By October, Limerick is in Iretons hands. Ireton dies of the plague shortly afterwards …

Thomas FitzGerald, Kildares brother, accompanies Simnels army of German mercenaries and some Irishmen to England on this date
Thomas FitzGerald, Kildares brother, accompanies Simnels army of German mercenaries and some Irishmen to England on this date …