1316 - Bruce Campaign

Edward Bruce, brother of Scottish king Robert Bruce, was crowned High King of Ireland at Dundalk. The coronation marked a high point in the Scottish intervention in Ireland, though Bruce's campaign would ultimately fail. His brief reign represented the last major attempt to unite Gaelic Ireland under a single ruler.

1889 - Parnell Vindication

The Parnell Commission concluded its investigation into The Times' allegations against Charles Stewart Parnell. The exposure of Richard Pigott's forgeries completely vindicated Parnell's position. This triumph marked the peak of Parnell's influence, though his fall from power would come shortly after.

1922 - Civil War Casualties

Republican forces suffered significant losses in County Kerry as the Civil War intensified. The fighting demonstrated the growing bitterness of the conflict and the effectiveness of Free State military operations. Casualties mounted on both sides as the war entered a more brutal phase.

1971 - Refugee Crisis

The refugee situation in Belfast reached crisis proportions as thousands fled their homes following the introduction of internment. Many Catholic families sought shelter in schools and church halls, while others crossed the border into the Republic. The displacement would have lasting effects on Belfast's residential patterns.

1981 - Pat McGeown

Pat McGeown joined the hunger strike in the Maze Prison, replacing a recently deceased striker. His decision demonstrated the continuing determination of republican prisoners to maintain their protest. The hunger strike had now entered its most critical phase.