June 27

Eibhlín Bean Uí Choisdeailbh, Irish language folk-song collector is born

June 27, 1870

Charles Joly, astronomer, is born in Tullamore, Co. Offaly

June 27, 1864

Irish statesman, Charles Stewart Parnell, is born

June 27, 1846

Northern column remains in camp at Croghan

June 27, 1798

The Relief Act gives Catholics rights concerning their education

June 27, 1782

James VI (aged, 8) escaped from Castle Ruthven.

June 27, 1583

Sir Richard Edgecombe is sent to Ireland with power to grant pardons; he lands at Kinsale on this date

June 27, 1488