February 26th in Irish History

1852 - Irish Tenant League

The Irish Tenant League held its first national convention. The meeting established a program for tenant rights. This marked a significant development in agrarian organization.

1920 - Black and Tans Arrive

The first Black and Tans arrived in Ireland. Their deployment marked an escalation in British response to the IRA. Their presence would significantly impact the War of Independence.

1965 - RTÉ Radio Expansion

RTÉ Radio announced major expansion of its broadcasting services. The plans included new local radio stations. This development marked growing media diversity in Ireland.