1767 - Catholic Committee

The Catholic Committee held its first formal meeting in Dublin, marking a new phase in Catholic political organization. The group aimed to achieve reform through peaceful constitutional means. Their methods would influence later Catholic political movements.

1869 - Land Reform

The Tenant Right League organized major demonstrations across Ireland demanding land reform. The protests highlighted growing organization among tenant farmers. These actions contributed to pressure for Gladstone's first Land Act.

1922 - Military Operations

Free State forces launched coordinated operations against republican positions in Cork and Kerry. The campaign marked an intensification of efforts to secure the southwest. Several significant engagements occurred as anti-Treaty forces adopted guerrilla tactics.

1971 - Internment Review

The Northern Ireland government conducted an internal review of internment's effectiveness. The assessment revealed serious flaws in intelligence and implementation. Many of those detained had no connection to paramilitary activities.

1994 - Loyalist Meetings

The Combined Loyalist Military Command held crucial meetings to discuss responding to the IRA ceasefire. Their deliberations focused on whether to maintain their armed campaigns. These discussions marked a critical phase in the peace process development.