June 22

June 22, 1922

Longford, born Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson is shot and killed by the IRA on the steps of his home in London (link to Wild Geese)

June 22, 1921

First Ulster parliament, led by Sir James Craig, is formally opened by King George V, who appeals for peace

June 22, 1866

Archbishop Cullen becomes the first Irishman elevated to Cardinal

June 22, 1798

Rebel southern column marches through Sculloge Gap, into Co. Carlow. Rebel northern column marches to camp at Croghan

June 22, 1798

Execution of John Kelly, also known as Kelly of Killane

June 22, 1770

James Smyth, MP for Dundalk, is killed in a riding accident

June 22, 1725

Malt Riots, Glasgow, against higher taxes imposed on Scottish malt.

June 22, 1679

Duke of Monmouth subdued Covenanters at Bothwell Bridge.

June 22, 1402

Owain Glyn Dwr routs English forces at the Battle of Bryn