On September 16, 1830 in Celtic History
Birth in leighlinbridge, co. carlow of patrick moran, archbishop of sydney, first australian cardinal, and church historian

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Trevor G. McVeagh, cricket, hockey, squash and tennis player, is born in Athboy, Co. Meath
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William Trench, land agent and author, is born near Portarlington, Co. Laois
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Small French force under James Napper Tandy makes brief landing on Rutland Island, Co. Donegal
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Owain Glyn Dwr raises standard of revolt against England- declaring Welsh independence.
September 16, 1400