1848 - Young Ireland Leaders Arrested in Tipperary

Thomas Francis Meagher and several other Young Ireland leaders were arrested in Waterford and Tipperary following their calls for armed rebellion against British rule. The arrests came after Meagher's inflammatory speeches promoting the use of physical force nationalism. Despite being initially imprisoned, Meagher would later escape and make his way to America, where he became a prominent figure in Irish-American politics.

1922 - Anti-Treaty Forces Seize Four Courts

In a dramatic escalation of the Irish Civil War, anti-Treaty forces seized the Four Courts building in Dublin, leading to a tense standoff with pro-Treaty forces. The occupation marked a significant moment in the conflict, culminating in an artillery bombardment ordered by Michael Collins that would leave the historic building in ruins and officially begin the Irish Civil War.

1973 - Sunningdale Agreement Negotiations Begin

The British and Irish governments began formal negotiations that would lead to the Sunningdale Agreement, attempting to establish a power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland. The talks represented a crucial attempt to bring peace to Northern Ireland during the Troubles, though the resulting agreement would ultimately collapse in May 1974.

1985 - Ireland's First Heart Transplant

At the Mater Hospital in Dublin, surgeons performed Ireland's first successful heart transplant operation. The groundbreaking procedure was led by Maurice Neligan and Freddie Wood, marking a significant milestone in Irish medical history and establishing Ireland's capability to perform complex cardiac surgeries.