On September 16, 1830 in Celtic History
Birth in leighlinbridge, co. carlow of patrick moran, archbishop of sydney, first australian cardinal, and church historian
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1925
Charles Haughey, Fianna Fáil leader and Taoiseach, is born in Castlebar, Co. Mayo
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1906
Trevor G. McVeagh, cricket, hockey, squash and tennis player, is born in Athboy, Co. Meath
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1870
Birth in Dublin of John Pius Boland, nationalist politician and Irelands first Olympic gold medalist
September 16, 1870
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1808
William Trench, land agent and author, is born near Portarlington, Co. Laois
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1798
Small French force under James Napper Tandy makes brief landing on Rutland Island, Co. Donegal
September 16, 1798
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1400
Owain Glyn Dwr raises standard of revolt against England- declaring Welsh independence.
September 16, 1400