1800 - First Meeting of United Parliament

The first united parliament of Great Britain and Ireland met at Westminster, following the Act of Union. This historic session marked the beginning of direct British rule over Ireland through the Westminster parliament. Irish MPs now had to travel to London to participate in parliamentary proceedings, fundamentally changing the nature of Irish political representation.

1876 - Charles Stewart Parnell Enters Parliament

Charles Stewart Parnell took his seat as MP for Meath, beginning his remarkable parliamentary career. His entry into Westminster would transform Irish nationalist politics and the Home Rule movement. Parnell's tactical brilliance and charismatic leadership would earn him the title "Uncrowned King of Ireland" and revolutionize parliamentary tactics.

1922 - Treaty Debates Conclude

The Anglo-Irish Treaty debates in the Dáil reached their conclusion after weeks of intense discussion. The final speeches reflected the deep divisions within the independence movement, with former comrades now on opposing sides. These debates would be remembered as among the most significant political discussions in modern Irish history.

1941 - Belfast Receives First Air Raid Warning

Belfast experienced its first air raid warning of World War II, marking the city's vulnerability despite Northern Ireland's position within the United Kingdom. Though no bombs fell that night, the warning highlighted the reality of war reaching Ireland's shores. The event prompted increased civil defense preparations throughout Northern Ireland.

1979 - PIRA Bombing Campaign

The Provisional IRA launched a series of coordinated bombs across Northern Ireland, marking an escalation in their campaign. The attacks targeted commercial and military installations, causing significant damage but no casualties. This campaign represented a shift in PIRA strategy and led to increased security measures throughout the region.