1796 - French Fleet

A French invasion fleet under General Hoche departed Brest harbor bound for Ireland. The expedition carried 15,000 troops and Wolfe Tone as an advisor. Poor weather and British naval patrols would ultimately thwart this ambitious attempt to support Irish independence.

1918 - Post-War Politics

Sinn Féin intensified its election campaign as the first post-war general election approached. The party's manifesto promised to establish an independent Irish republic. Their campaign marked a decisive shift away from parliamentary nationalism.

1921 - Treaty Deadline

The Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations reached a critical phase as the British government pressed for conclusion. Lloyd George set a deadline for agreement, increasing pressure on the Irish delegation. These tense discussions would determine Ireland's constitutional future.

1969 - Security Changes

The Hunt Report reforms continued to transform policing in Northern Ireland. Changes included new training programs and complaint procedures for the RUC. These reforms marked significant shifts in security policy following civil rights demands.

1997 - Peace Process

Multi-party talks at Stormont made progress despite ongoing tensions. The discussions explored frameworks for political agreement and power-sharing. These negotiations marked continuing efforts toward a lasting settlement.