Dáil Éireann is declared illegal
September 12, 1919
Louis McNeice, poet and classical scholar is born in Belfast
September 12, 1907
Death of William McNab, curator of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
September 12, 1848
Rebels attack Castlebar and are repulsed
September 12, 1798
Battle of Sheriffmuir, Scotland
September 12, 1715
Jacobites defeated government forces at Battle of Sheriffmuir.
September 12, 1715