On September 16, 1798 in Celtic History
Small french force under james napper tandy makes brief landing on rutland island, co. donegal
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Trevor G. McVeagh, cricket, hockey, squash and tennis player, is born in Athboy, Co. Meath
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Birth in Dublin of John Pius Boland, nationalist politician and Irelands first Olympic gold medalist
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Birth in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow of Patrick Moran, Archbishop of Sydney, first Australian cardinal, and church historian
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William Trench, land agent and author, is born near Portarlington, Co. Laois
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Owain Glyn Dwr raises standard of revolt against England- declaring Welsh independence.
September 16, 1400