Today on Celtic History on

March 31st

Thu 31 Mar 1938

David Steel, (Lord Steel of Aikwood), politician and former leader of the Liberal party, born.

Wed 31 Mar 1920

British parliament accepts Irish Home Rule-law

Sun 31 Mar 1901

A census on this date shows the population of Ireland to be 4,458,775; this is the last census to be taken on the basis of baronies

Fri 31 Mar 1871

Arthur Griffith, founder of Sinn Féin and co-signatory of Anglo-Irish treaty, born

Thu 31 Mar 1859

The independent Irish party splits and the Tenant League breaks up

Sat 31 Mar 1855

Charlotte Bronte, author of Jane Eyre, dies during pregnancy

Tue 31 Mar 1711

Seven women from Island Magee, Co. Antrim are imprisoned and pilloried for bewitching a woman

Sun 31 Mar 1652

Scottish Regalia were saved from Cromwell's invading army after being smuggled from Dunnottar Castle

Thu 31 Mar 1295

Robert Bruce, The Great Competitor and grandfather of King Robert the Bruce, died.