1843 - Monster Meeting

Daniel O'Connell addressed a massive Repeal meeting at Loughrea, County Galway. The gathering, part of his campaign for repealing the Act of Union, drew tens of thousands. These "monster meetings" demonstrated O'Connell's extraordinary ability to mobilize peaceful mass demonstrations.

1913 - Lockout Escalates

James Larkin addressed striking workers in Dublin as the Lockout intensified. The dispute had now spread to most major employers in the city. Workers faced increasing hardship as employers maintained their refusal to recognize the ITGWU.

1922 - Civil War Violence

Anti-Treaty forces launched attacks on several Free State positions across Munster. The operations marked an intensification of guerrilla warfare following Collins' death. Several casualties occurred in ambushes and counter-attacks.

1969 - Scarman Tribunal

The Scarman Tribunal began its investigation into the recent violence in Northern Ireland. The inquiry would examine the causes and nature of the disturbances. Its findings would influence subsequent reforms of policing and housing policy.

1994 - Peace Process

Political leaders responded to the IRA ceasefire announcement with cautious optimism. The British government began internal discussions about reducing military presence. These developments marked the beginning of a new phase in Northern Ireland politics.