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Kevin O'Kelly, journalist and broadcaster, is born
Kevin O'Kelly, journalist and broadcaster, is born …

The Ulster Unionist Council agrees to the immediate implementation of Home Rule if six Ulster counties are temporarily excluded
The Ulster Unionist Council agrees to the immediate implementation of Home Rule if six Ulster counties are temporarily excluded …

In Wexford, Rebel northern division moves camp to Limerick Hill; Rebels launch attack on Borris, Co Carlow
In Wexford, Rebel northern division moves camp to Limerick Hill; Rebels launch attack on Borris, Co Carlow …

At the Athy by-election following the death of Sir Walter Dixon Borrowes, Lord Ophaly is returned
At the Athy by-election following the death of Sir Walter Dixon Borrowes, Lord Ophaly is returned …

The Revenue Commissioners report the robbery of the Golden Lyon’s cargo at Ballyheige. One of the robbers is caught and turns king’s evidence; the Danish Asiatic Company offers a reward of 10 per cent of the value of the cargo for its recovery. (See June
The Revenue Commissioners report the robbery of the Golden Lyon’s cargo at Ballyheige. One of the robbers is caught and turns king’s evidence; the Danish Asiatic Company offers a reward of 10 per cent of the value of the cargo for its recovery. (See June …

William Wallace routs English at the Battle of Black Ironside
William Wallace routs English at the Battle of Black Ironside Sir William Wallace (c.1270 – 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who led a resistance to the English occupation of Scotland during significant periods of the Wars of Scottish Independence. William was the inspiration for the historical novel The Acts and Deeds of Sir William Wallace, Knight of Elderslie written by the 15th century minstrel Blind Harry. The novel is responsible for much of the legend encompassing the history of William Wallace. …