May 11

Debate on new Constitution commences

May 11, 1937

During the House of Commons debate on the Irish crises, John Dillon urges the cessation of executions

May 11, 1916

John Roberts, Welsh harpist known as Alaw Elwy Telynor Cymru, died

May 11, 1897

Henry Cooke, Presbyterian minister, is born at Grillagh, near Maghera, Co Derry

May 11, 1788

Battle of Fontenoy, the Irish Brigade of the French army under Lieutenant Charles O'Brien repulses the British and wins the day

May 11, 1745