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May 13, 1999

On May 13, 1999 in Celtic History

Donald dewar elected as first minister of the new scottish parliament.

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In a radio broadcast, Churchill accuses de Valeras government of frolicking with the Germans and Japanese

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Dan Breen and Seán Treacy rescue their comrade Seán Hogan from a Dublin, Cork train at Knocklong, Co. Limerick

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Samuel Beckett, is born in Foxrock, Co. Dublin

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Birth of Charles Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 7th Marquis Londonderry and unionist politician

May 13, 1878

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calendar 1852

Anna Catherine Parnell, sister of Charles and Fanny, and co-founder of the Irish Ladies Land League, is born in Avondale, Co. Wicklow

May 13, 1852

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The Irish Confederation splits; John Mitchel starts the militant United Irishman; he is arrested on this date and is sentenced to 14 years transportation under the new Treason Felony Act

May 13, 1848

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Arthur Sullivan, the son of an Irish musician, is born

May 13, 1842

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calendar 1787

Alderman Exshaw, accompanied by Archdeacon Hastings, is walking in Merrion Square, Dublin, when he encounters a great number of people, leaping, wrestling, shouting, etc.

May 13, 1787

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Mary, Queen of Scots, defeated at Battle of Langside

May 13, 1568