1653 - Cromwellian Settlement

The Cromwellian Act of Settlement was proclaimed in Dublin, initiating one of the most dramatic land confiscations in Irish history. This sweeping legislation dispossessed Catholic landowners across Ireland, transferring their property to Protestant settlers and Cromwellian soldiers. The settlement would fundamentally reshape Irish society and land ownership patterns, creating bitter grievances that would influence Irish politics and society for centuries.

1920 - Munitions Strike

Irish railway workers began refusing to transport British military supplies, marking a significant expansion of civil resistance during the War of Independence. The action, coordinated by trade unions and supported by the Dáil, severely hampered British military operations and demonstrated the effectiveness of non-violent resistance in supporting the independence struggle.

1971 - Civil Rights March

The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association organized a major march in Derry, drawing thousands of participants despite increasing tensions and violence. The peaceful demonstration aimed to maintain momentum for civil rights reforms while resisting pressure to abandon non-violent protest methods.