1769 - Agrarian Unrest

The Whiteboy movement launched coordinated actions against enclosures in Munster. Their nighttime activities included leveling fences and opposing landlord encroachment. These protests marked an important phase in organized rural resistance.

1916 - Prison Release

British authorities released more prisoners from Frongoch internment camp in Wales. Many of these former Easter Rising participants would become key figures in the independence struggle. Their experiences in the camp had strengthened their revolutionary commitment.

1921 - Treaty Implementation

The process of implementing the Anglo-Irish Treaty began despite continuing opposition. British forces continued their withdrawal from southern Ireland. These developments marked the transition to Free State authority.

1989 - Peace Initiative

The British and Irish governments explored new approaches to the Northern Ireland conflict. Secret contacts sought ways to encourage paramilitary ceasefires. These diplomatic efforts marked important groundwork for the peace process.

1999 - Power Sharing

The Northern Ireland Assembly assumed its full powers under the Good Friday Agreement. The new arrangements brought together unionists and nationalists in government. This development marked a crucial step in implementing the peace agreement.