June 24

June 24, 1886

Crofters Holding Act passed providing limited security of tenure.

June 24, 1876

Birth of Forrest Reid in Belfast

June 24, 1874

Birth of Úna Ní Fhaircheallaigh, Irish author, feminist and language activist

June 24, 1850

Horatio Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum; soldier and statesman, is born in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry

June 24, 1798

Rebel southern column captures Castlecomber, Co Kilkenny and camp at Slatt, in Co Laois

June 24, 1754

Death of Robin Downes

June 24, 1314

Robert the Bruce defeated Edward II at Battle of Bannockburn.