On June 20, 1210 in Celtic History

King john lands at waterford

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Sun 20 Jun 1210

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    New Tay rail bridge opened, the longest in Britain.

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    Clan Na Gael, Irish revolutionary organization and the counterpart of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, is formed by John Devoy, Daniel Cohalan and Joseph McGarrity in the USA

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    James Clarence Mangan, poet, dies

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    Parliament passes Unlawful Acts Bill, extending powers against secret societies

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    In Wexford, the Rebels retreat to Vinegar Hill. Generals Loftus, Needham and Johnston close in on Vinegar Hill. General Moore defeats Rebels at Goffs Bridge

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    Theobald Wolfe Tone born

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    Theobald Wolfe Tone, born

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    Adam Ferguson, philosopher, historian, Father of Sociology born Logierait, Perthshire.

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    There is a general election. The first session of the Irish parliament of George I commences on 12 November, and will continue till 20 June 1716. There will be six sessions of this parliament

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