1904 - James Joyce's First Bloomsday

James Joyce embarked on his first date with Nora Barnacle, a day he would later immortalize as Bloomsday in his masterpiece "Ulysses." The couple walked to the Dublin suburb of Ringsend, beginning a relationship that would profoundly influence Irish literature. This date would become celebrated worldwide as Bloomsday, with Joyce followers retracing Leopold Bloom's Dublin journey.

1922 - First Irish General Election After Independence

Ireland held its first general election following independence, marking a crucial moment in the nation's democratic development. The pro-Treaty faction of Sinn Féin won a majority, though the anti-Treaty deputies refused to take their seats. This election's outcome would significantly influence the approaching Civil War.

1946 - First Flight From Dublin to New York

Aer Lingus made history with its first transatlantic flight, operating from Dublin to New York. The Douglas DC-4 aircraft, named "St Patrick," carried 35 passengers on the pioneering journey. This milestone flight established Ireland's presence in international aviation and marked the beginning of regular transatlantic service from Ireland.

1971 - Bernadette Devlin Banned From Speaking

Bernadette Devlin, the youngest-ever female MP, was controversially banned from speaking at a civil rights rally in Belfast. The ban highlighted growing tensions between civil rights activists and authorities. Devlin's supporters staged protests across the city, leading to several confrontations with police.