1866 - Night of the Fenian Rising in County Limerick

In a bold but ultimately unsuccessful operation, several hundred members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) gathered near Kilmallock, County Limerick. Under the leadership of local organizer William Mackey Lomasney, they attempted to capture the local police barracks. The attack was part of a larger planned uprising that failed to materialize across the country, leading to several arrests and a strengthening of British military presence in the region.

1921 - De Valera Meets Lloyd George for Treaty Negotiations

Éamon de Valera, President of the Irish Republic, traveled to London for his first face-to-face meeting with British Prime Minister David Lloyd George. This historic meeting marked the beginning of formal negotiations that would eventually lead to the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The discussions focused on potential terms for peace and Ireland's future relationship with Britain, though de Valera would later send Michael Collins to conduct the final treaty negotiations.

1972 - First Gay Rights March in Belfast

In a groundbreaking moment for LGBTQ+ rights in Northern Ireland, approximately 30 people participated in the first gay rights march in Belfast. Organized by the Gay Liberation Society at Queen's University Belfast, the demonstration faced significant opposition but marked a crucial milestone in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality in Northern Ireland.

1998 - Drumcree Conflict Escalates

The annual Drumcree parade standoff intensified as thousands of Orangemen gathered at Drumcree Church in Portadown. The controversial march route through the nationalist Garvaghy Road area was blocked by security forces, leading to widespread protests and civil unrest across Northern Ireland. This event highlighted the ongoing tensions surrounding traditional parades and community relations in the post-Good Friday Agreement period.