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1607
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September 14, 1607

Flight of the Earls

On September 14, 1607, Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, and Rory O'Donnell, Earl of Tyrconnell, along with their families and followers, departed from Rathmullan, County Donegal, for Catholic Europe. This event, known as the Flight of the Earls, marked a significant turning point in Irish history, symbolizing the end of Gaelic Ireland and paving the way for the Plantation of Ulster. The exact motivations for their departure remain a subject of historical debate, though it is widely believed they sought Spanish aid against the English Crown.

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1752
Other

September 14, 1752

Ireland Adopts Gregorian Calendar

On September 14, 1752, Ireland, along with Great Britain and its colonies, officially adopted the Gregorian calendar. This change meant that the day after September 2, 1752, became September 14, effectively skipping 11 days. The reform was enacted to correct the accumulated error of the Julian calendar, which had caused the calendar year to drift from the astronomical year. While initially met with some public confusion and protest, the adoption brought Ireland into alignment with much of Catholic Europe.

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1947
Sports

September 14, 1947

All-Ireland Final in New York

In a unique and historic event, the 1947 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final between Cavan and Kerry was played at the Polo Grounds in New York City. This decision aimed to promote Gaelic games among the Irish diaspora in the United States, drawing a significant crowd.

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1989
Other

September 14, 1989

University of Limerick Inaugurated

On September 14, 1989, the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick, was formally inaugurated as the University of Limerick. This marked a significant milestone in Irish education, as it was one of the first institutions to be granted university status since the country gained independence in 1922. The establishment of the University of Limerick, alongside Dublin City University, represented a modernization and expansion of higher education opportunities in Ireland.

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