1800 - Act of Union

The British government introduced the Act of Union in the Irish Parliament. The legislation proposed merging Ireland with Great Britain into a single kingdom. This marked the beginning of intense debates over Ireland's constitutional future.

1921 - Treaty Vote

Dáil Éireann continued its heated debate on the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The discussions revealed deepening divisions within the independence movement. Cabinet members took opposing sides in passionate exchanges.

1973 - Sunningdale Agreement

The British and Irish governments, along with Northern Ireland parties, signed the Sunningdale Agreement. The document proposed power-sharing between unionists and nationalists. This marked an early attempt at resolving the Northern Ireland conflict.

1985 - Agreement Impact

Unionist protests against the Anglo-Irish Agreement continued across Northern Ireland. The demonstrations marked sustained opposition to Dublin's new consultative role. Their resistance would challenge implementation of the agreement's provisions.

1997 - Peace Talks

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