Today on Celtic History on

June 22nd

Thu 22 Jun 1922

Longford, born Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson is shot and killed by the IRA on the steps of his home in London (link to Wild Geese)

Wed 22 Jun 1921

First Ulster parliament, led by Sir James Craig, is formally opened by King George V, who appeals for peace

Fri 22 Jun 1866

Archbishop Cullen becomes the first Irishman elevated to Cardinal

Fri 22 Jun 1798

Rebel southern column marches through Sculloge Gap, into Co. Carlow. Rebel northern column marches to camp at Croghan

Fri 22 Jun 1798

Execution of John Kelly, also known as Kelly of Killane

Fri 22 Jun 1770

James Smyth, MP for Dundalk, is killed in a riding accident

Fri 22 Jun 1725

Malt Riots, Glasgow, against higher taxes imposed on Scottish malt.

Thu 22 Jun 1679

Duke of Monmouth subdued Covenanters at Bothwell Bridge.

Tue 22 Jun 1402

Owain Glyn Dwr routs English forces at the Battle of Bryn