1796 - French Departure

The last ships of the failed French expedition departed from Bantry Bay. Wolfe Tone's hopes for French military support had been dashed. This marked the end of the most significant attempt at French intervention.

1881 - Land League

The Ladies' Land League intensified its activities following the imprisonment of male leaders. Anna Parnell's organization provided crucial support to evicted tenants. Their work demonstrated women's essential role in the Land War.

1921 - Treaty Crisis

The final day of the Christmas truce brought increasing signs of impending conflict. Military positions hardened as both sides prepared for possible confrontation. The country stood on the brink of civil war.

1974 - Peace Efforts

Secret contacts explored possibilities for extending the IRA's Christmas ceasefire. Church leaders continued their efforts to encourage dialogue. These initiatives marked important attempts to find peaceful solutions.

1998 - Agreement Implementation

The parties to the Good Friday Agreement worked on establishing new institutions. Discussions focused on creating power-sharing arrangements. These developments marked ongoing progress in the peace process.