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On September 05, 1798 in Celtic History

Humbert defeats small government force at collooney, but suffers serious casualties; he camps at dromahair. longford rebels attack granard and are routed. westmeath rebels occupy wilsons hospital

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    Birth of Richard Chenevix Trench, prelate, philologist and poet; the New English Dictionary, later the Oxford English Dictionary, was begun at his suggestion, in Dublin

    September 05, 1890

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    calendar 1785

    Edmond Sexton Pery resigns as Speaker of the Irish parliament on grounds of ill health. John Foster is unanimously elected to replace him

    September 05, 1785

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    calendar 1771

    Benjamin Franklins visit to Ireland begins

    September 05, 1771

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    calendar 1750

    Robert Fergusson, Scottish poet, born.

    September 05, 1750

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    calendar 1724

    In the guise of an Irish Patriot , M. B. Drapier, Jonathan Swift publishes Drapier Letter III - one of a series of letters designed to incite the people against a new coinage

    September 05, 1724

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    calendar 1690

    Having failed to take Limerick, William leaves Ireland

    September 05, 1690