On June 11, 1975 in Celtic History

First oil pumped ashore from british oilfields in the north sea.

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Wed 11 Jun 1975

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    Empress of Britain launched from Clydebank by the Prince of Wales.

    June 11, 1930

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    Birth of actor Richard Todd - in Dublin. In 1950, he wins a Golden Globe Award (“Most Promising Newcomer”) for his performance in the film “The Hasty Heart” (1949). The film also earns him an Academy Award Nomination for “Best Actor”

    June 11, 1919

    calendar 1912

    Mary Lavin, generally acknowledged as one of Irelands greatest short story writers, is born in Massachusetts, the only child of Irish parents

    June 11, 1912

    calendar 1903

    Thomas Sloan and others found the Independent Orange Order in Belfast

    June 11, 1903

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    Violet Martin (pen-name Martin Ross; writer, sometimes in partnership with her cousin Edith Somerville) is born in Ross House, Co. Galway

    June 11, 1862

    calendar 1798

    In Co. Wexford, the Rebel southern division moves camp from Slievecoilte to Lacken Hill. In Co. Down, the Main rebel army moves from Saintfield to Ballynahinch

    June 11, 1798

    calendar 1690

    William of Orange departs for Ireland

    June 11, 1690

    calendar 1560

    Marie of Guise, widow of King James V and Queen Regent of Scotland, died.

    June 11, 1560

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    Revolt in Ireland of Silken Thomas Fitzgerald

    June 11, 1534

    calendar 1488

    Battle of Sauchieburn during which King James III died attempting to subdue a group of rebel barons.

    June 11, 1488