1854 - Catholic University Founded

John Henry Newman established the Catholic University of Ireland. This institution aimed to provide higher education for Catholics. The university would later evolve into University College Dublin.

1916 - Easter Rising Preparations

The Military Council of the IRB held a crucial planning meeting. Key decisions about the Easter Rising were finalized. These preparations would shape the upcoming rebellion's structure.

1996 - IRA Ceasefire Ends

The IRA ended its 1994 ceasefire with the Canary Wharf bombing. This action marked a return to armed conflict in the peace process. The bombing significantly impacted ongoing peace negotiations.