Birth of Richard Chenevix Trench, prelate, philologist and poet
September 5, 1890
Humbert defeats small government force at Collooney
September 5, 1798
Edmond Sexton Pery resigns as Speaker of the Irish parliament on grounds of ill health. John Foster is unanimously elected to replace him
September 5, 1785
Benjamin Franklins visit to Ireland begins
September 5, 1771
Robert Fergusson, Scottish poet, born.
September 5, 1750
In the guise of an Irish Patriot , M. B. Drapier, Jonathan Swift publishes Drapier Letter III
September 5, 1724
Having failed to take Limerick, William leaves Ireland
September 5, 1690