Cecil Day-Lewis, poet, novelist, critic, and Irelands poet laureate from 1968 to 1972, is born in Ballintogher, Co. Sligo
April 27, 1904
The Royal University of Ireland is founded by charter
April 27, 1880
Robert Lochore, Scots poet, died
April 27, 1852
Mary King Ward, Irish naturalist and astronomer is born
April 27, 1827
Act for encouraging the linen manufacture of Ireland
April 27, 1696
Battle of Carbisdale, Montroses last battle.
April 27, 1650
Scots defeated by Edward I at Battle of Dunbar.
April 27, 1296