1821 - Catholic Petition

Daniel O'Connell presented a major petition to Parliament demanding Catholic Emancipation. The document, bearing thousands of signatures, demonstrated growing organization of Catholic political activism. O'Connell's methods established new patterns for peaceful mass mobilization.

1890 - Parnell Leadership

The Irish Parliamentary Party held a crucial meeting reaffirming support for Parnell's leadership. The gathering occurred just months before the O'Shea divorce crisis would split the party. This show of unity would prove short-lived.

1922 - Civil War Tactics

Free State forces began using seaborne landings to outflank republican positions along the coast. These operations demonstrated increasing military sophistication in the National Army. Several successful landings occurred in Cork and Kerry.

1969 - Peaceline Extension

British troops extended the "peace lines" separating communities in Belfast. These barriers, initially seen as temporary measures, became permanent features. The construction reflected the growing physical division of the city.

1994 - Peace Process

The Irish government intensified diplomatic efforts to secure a loyalist ceasefire following the IRA announcement. Secret contacts explored possibilities for a comprehensive paramilitary cessation. These discussions marked crucial progress in the peace process.