Today on Celtic History on

September 11th

Thu 11 Sep 1997

Referendum on Devolution which approved the creation of a new Scottish Parliament by a substantial majority.

Tue 11 Sep 1945

The Citizens Theatre on Glasgow moved from its original location in Buchanan Street to the heart of the Gorbals, one of the most run-down parts of the city.

Mon 11 Sep 1922

Proportional representation for local elections is abolished in Northern Ireland

Thu 11 Sep 1919

Dail Eireann is suppressed as a dangerous association by the British government and membership is deemed to be a crime

Thu 11 Sep 1766

John Bligh, former MP for Athboy, who suffers from the delusion that he is a teapot, marries suddenly and unexpectedly at nearly 50 years of age. Between now and his death in 1781 he will father at least seven children, in spite of his initial alarm that

Sat 11 Sep 1700

James Thomson, Scots author of Rule Britannia, born.

Sat 11 Sep 1649

Massacre at Drogheda. Cromwell captures the town and slaughters the garrison

Wed 11 Sep 1297

Victory of Wallace at Stirling bridge, Scotland

Wed 11 Sep 1297

Battle of Stirling Bridge, Wallace (as famously portrayed by Mel Gibson in Braveheart) defeats Edward I.