Birth of James “Snowy” Dunne, widely regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest centre forwards.
September 3, 1905
James Hanley, novelist and short story writer, is born in Liverpool of Irish parents
September 3, 1901
Y.V. Perrot, Breton patriot, writer and martyr, born.
September 3, 1877
Charters are granted to colleges in Belfast, Cork and Galway, under the Universities (Ireland) Act
September 3, 1850
In Kill, Co. Kildare, birth of John Devoy, journalist and leading member of the Fenians
September 3, 1842
The last day of George IVs visit to Ireland
September 3, 1821
Glasgow weavers riot after their wages are cut.
September 3, 1787
Birth of William Sharman Crawford, radical politician, in Co. Down
September 3, 1781
Prince Charles Edward Stuart proclaimed his father as King James VIII of Scotland at Perth.
September 3, 1745
Cromwell defeated Scots at Battle of Dunbar.
September 3, 1650