april

April 18, 1608

Sir Cahir O'Doherty of Inishowen revolts and sacks Derry

Sir Cahir O’Doherty (1587–5 July 1608) was the last Gaelic Chief of the Name of Clan O’Doherty and Lord of Inishowen, in what is now County Donegal. O’Doherty was a noted loyalist during Tyrone’s Rebellion and became known as the Queen’s O’Doherty for his service on the Crown’s side during the fighting.

April 14, 1661

Sir Thomas Molyneux, scientist, archaeologist, physician and MP, is born

April 17, 1341

Edinburgh Castle taken from English, reversing English encroachments against independent Scotland

Edinburgh Castle started to develop into a royal fortress during the reign of David I from 1124 to 1153.

April 20, 1608

James I grants a license to the Old Bushmill's distillery in Co. Antrim

The Old Bushmills Distillery is an alcohol (primarily Irish whiskey) distillery in Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, founded in 1784 and owned by Proximo Spirits. Bushmills Distillery uses water drawn from Saint Columb’s Rill, which is a tributary of the River Bush.