Today on Celtic History on

November 11th

Sat 11 Nov 2000

Closing of Samhain - with animal sacrifices to exclude evil sprits (later Christianized as Martinmas)

Sun 11 Nov 1923

Birth of F.S.L. Lyons, historian and biographer

Tue 11 Nov 1919

The first edition of the Irish Bulletin is published

Mon 11 Nov 1918

Armistice Day, World War I ends on the, 11th hour of the, 11th day of the, 11th month.

Fri 11 Nov 1887

Birth of John M. Hayes in Murroe, Co. Limerick; priest and founder of Muintir na Tíre

Thu 11 Nov 1880

Ned Kelly, Australian bushranger and son of Tipperary transportee, is hanged in Melbourne

Tue 11 Nov 1873

Birth of Daniel Daly, double Medal of Honor winner in Glen Cove, NY

Thu 11 Nov 1841

Death of Sister Catherine McAuley, founder of the order of the Sisters of Mercy

Fri 11 Nov 1718

Birth of Thomas Waite, MP and Under Secretary for the Civil Department

Thu 11 Nov 1171

Henry II holds his court in Dublin from this date to 2 February 1172