1899 - WB Yeats Opens Irish Literary Theatre

WB Yeats inaugurated the Irish Literary Theatre with a performance of his play "The Countess Cathleen" at Dublin's Antient Concert Rooms. Despite initial controversy over its content, the theatre would become a cornerstone of the Irish literary revival. This venture later evolved into the Abbey Theatre, establishing a permanent home for Irish dramatic arts.

1935 - Revolutionary Leader Sean MacDermott Executed

Sean MacDermott, one of the key architects of the 1916 Easter Rising, faced execution at Kilmainham Gaol. A member of both the IRB Supreme Council and the Military Council that planned the Rising, MacDermott's death deeply affected the Irish independence movement. His final letter, written hours before his execution, became a powerful symbol of the revolutionary period.

1946 - Church Street Tenement Collapse

A devastating structural collapse in Dublin's Church Street claimed several lives when an aging tenement building suddenly gave way. The tragedy highlighted the desperate need for housing reform in the capital. This incident became a catalyst for significant changes in Dublin's housing policies and led to accelerated slum clearance programs.

1973 - Sunningdale Agreement Negotiations Begin

Political leaders from Britain, Ireland, and Northern Ireland commenced crucial negotiations at Sunningdale in Berkshire. These talks aimed to establish a power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland and create a Council of Ireland. The discussions marked the first serious attempt at finding a political solution to the Northern Ireland conflict.