Today on Celtic History on

June 12th

Thu 12 Jun 1924

Kevin O'Kelly, journalist and broadcaster, is born

Mon 12 Jun 1916

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

Tue 12 Jun 1798

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

Mon 12 Jun 1741

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

Tue 12 Jun 1731

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

Thu 12 Jun 1298

William Wallace routs English at the Battle of Black Ironside