1867 - Fenian Trials Begin

The Special Commission opened in Dublin to try captured Fenian leaders. These trials, presided over by Justice Keogh, would become significant political events. The proceedings revealed extensive details about Fenian organization while creating new martyrs for the nationalist cause.

The government used the trials to demonstrate its authority, but the defendants' speeches from the dock became influential nationalist texts. Many of the accused used their court appearances to articulate republican principles and challenge British rule in Ireland. The trials' coverage in the press helped spread Fenian ideas despite the movement's military failure.

1922 - Anti-Treaty IRA Convention

Anti-Treaty IRA units held a secret convention in Dublin to coordinate opposition to the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The meeting, attended by delegates from across Ireland, established a unified command structure for anti-Treaty forces. This gathering marked a crucial step toward the impending Civil War.

1969 - People's Democracy March

The People's Democracy movement organized a major civil rights march in Derry. The peaceful demonstration, calling for equal rights and fair housing, faced significant opposition from loyalist counter-protesters. This event contributed to the growing civil rights campaign in Northern Ireland.