1652 - Cromwellian Settlement

Parliament passed the Act of Settlement, initiating the massive confiscation and redistribution of Irish land. The legislation marked the beginning of the most comprehensive transformation of Irish landholding patterns yet attempted. Catholic landowners faced widespread dispossession as their lands were granted to Protestant settlers and Cromwellian soldiers.

1871 - Home Rule Conference

Isaac Butt chaired a major Home Rule conference in Dublin, bringing together various strands of constitutional nationalism. The gathering established the principles and organization of the Home Rule movement. This meeting marked a crucial step in the development of parliamentary nationalism in Ireland.

1922 - Arthur Griffith Funeral

The funeral of Arthur Griffith took place in Dublin, drawing massive crowds despite the Civil War crisis. His death, coming at a crucial moment in the conflict, deprived the Free State of one of its most experienced leaders. The ceremony demonstrated both public support for the Free State and the tragedy of the civil conflict.

1969 - Battle of Bogside

The Battle of Bogside in Derry intensified as police and local residents clashed for control of the nationalist area. The confrontation marked a crucial escalation in Northern Ireland's developing crisis. Local defenders successfully prevented police incursions into the area, effectively creating a "no-go" zone.

1981 - Hunger Strike Ends

Growing pressure mounted on the republican leadership to end the hunger strike following recent deaths. The protest had now claimed ten lives and achieved significant international attention. Families of the remaining strikers increasingly questioned the sustainability of the protest.