Home /calendar /june /June 12, 1741On June 12, 1741 in Celtic HistoryAt the athy by election following the death of sir walter dixon borrowes, lord ophaly is returnedShare : More From This Daycalendar 1924Kevin O'Kelly, journalist and broadcaster, is bornJune 12, 1924calendar 1916The Ulster Unionist Council agrees to the immediate implementation of Home Rule if six Ulster counties are temporarily excludedJune 12, 1916calendar 1798In Wexford, Rebel northern division moves camp to Limerick Hill; Rebels launch attack on Borris, Co CarlowJune 12, 1798calendar 1731The Revenue Commissioners report the robbery of the Golden Lyon’s cargo at Ballyheige. One of the robbers is caught and turns king’s evidence; the Danish Asiatic Company offers a reward of 10 per cent of the value of the cargo for its recovery. (See JuneJune 12, 1731calendar 1298William Wallace routs English at the Battle of Black IronsideJune 12, 1298