1876 - Fenian Jailbreak in Fremantle

The Catalpa rescue successfully freed six Fenian prisoners from Fremantle Prison, Australia. This daring escape was organized by Irish-American supporters and captured public imagination. The incident embarrassed British authorities and became a celebrated story of Irish republican resistance.

1919 - First Shots of War of Independence

The first engagement of the Irish War of Independence occurred at Soloheadbeg, County Tipperary. IRA volunteers ambushed RIC officers transporting explosives, killing two. This unauthorized action effectively began the military campaign against British rule.

1981 - Maiden Speech by Bernadette Devlin

Bernadette Devlin made her maiden speech in the House of Commons, becoming the youngest woman ever elected. Her passionate address focused on civil rights in Northern Ireland. The speech marked a new generation's voice in Irish politics.