1877 - Home Rule Conference

The Home Rule Confederation held its first major conference in Dublin. The meeting established strategies for parliamentary action. This marked a significant development in constitutional nationalism.

1921 - West Cork Flying Column

Tom Barry's Flying Column engaged crown forces at Upton, Cork. The ambush demonstrated the effectiveness of IRA guerrilla tactics. This action became a notable War of Independence engagement.

1963 - Irish Television Expansion

Telefís Éireann announced plans for major programming expansion. This development marked growing confidence in Irish broadcasting. The plans included increased Irish-language content.