Today on Celtic History on

September 13th

Tue 13 Sep 1938

John Smith, politician and leader of the Labour Party, born at Dalmally, Argyll.

Sat 13 Sep 1913

Sir Robert Lorimer, architect and exponent of the Scottish Vernacular Revival, died.

Fri 13 Sep 1912

In a speech at Dundee, Winston Churchill announces his support of a policy of devolution for Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Fri 13 Sep 1912

In a speech at Dundee, Winston Churchill announces his support of a policy of devolution for Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Sun 13 Sep 1903

Padraic Pearse arrives in Ros Muc, County Galway and takes up residence at his cottage in Inbhear

Tue 13 Sep 1803

Death of John Barry, a native of Ballystampson, Co. Wexford, Commodore in the US Navy and renowned as the Father of the American Navy

Wed 13 Sep 1645

Royalist troops under Marquis of Montrose defeated by Covenanters led by David Leslie at Battle of Philiphaugh.

Tue 13 Sep 1644

Battle of Aberdeen, in which the Marquis of Montrose captured the city.

Thu 13 Sep 1494

Edward Poynings, best known for his introduction of Poynings Law, which prevented the Irish Parliament from meeting without royal permission and approval of its agenda, is appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland