1827 - Catholic Petition

Daniel O'Connell presented a massive petition for Catholic Emancipation to Parliament. The document, bearing over 800,000 signatures, demonstrated the growing strength of the Catholic movement. O'Connell's organizational abilities had created an unprecedented display of peaceful political pressure.

1879 - Land League Meeting

Michael Davitt chaired a crucial meeting in Castlebar that helped establish the Land League. The gathering united tenant farmers, nationalist politicians, and radical activists behind a common program. This coalition would transform Irish politics and society.

1922 - Collins Aftermath

News of Michael Collins' death spread across Ireland, causing shock and dismay among Free State supporters. His funeral preparations began as his body was transported to Dublin. The killing marked a significant escalation in the bitterness of the Civil War.

1969 - Belfast Burnings

A new wave of violence swept Belfast as more families were forced from their homes. The burnings and intimidation accelerated the separation of communities along sectarian lines. These population movements would permanently alter the city's demographic patterns.

1976 - Peace Movement

Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan organized their first major peace rally in Belfast. The demonstration drew thousands of women from both communities, protesting against ongoing violence. Their efforts would lead to the formation of the Peace People movement.