1814 - Catholic Board

Daniel O'Connell addressed a major meeting of the Catholic Board in Dublin, outlining new strategies for Catholic emancipation. His speech marked a shift toward more aggressive constitutional agitation. The meeting demonstrated O'Connell's growing influence within the Catholic political movement.

1917 - De Valera Victory

Éamon de Valera won the East Clare by-election, providing Sinn Féin with another significant electoral victory. His triumph, following his release from prison, demonstrated growing public support for republican politics. The result marked another step in Sinn Féin's rise to political dominance.

1969 - Troops Deploy

British troops began patrolling the streets of Derry following days of intense rioting. Their arrival temporarily calmed the situation in the city, though tensions remained high. The soldiers' presence marked a crucial escalation in British involvement in Northern Ireland's crisis.

1975 - Miami Showband

The Miami Showband massacre shocked Ireland as UVF gunmen killed three members of the popular band. The attack, which involved serving members of the UDR, raised serious questions about collusion between loyalist paramilitaries and security forces. The brutality of the killings caused widespread revulsion.

1981 - Hunger Strike Meeting

The relatives of remaining hunger strikers met in Derry to discuss the future of the protest. The deaths of ten prisoners had created immense pressure for a resolution. The families increasingly questioned the wisdom of continuing the strike.