1880 - Land League Growth

Charles Stewart Parnell addressed a massive Land League meeting in Navan, County Meath, demonstrating the growing strength of the tenant farmer movement. His speech linked the land question with the broader struggle for Irish self-government, effectively combining agrarian and nationalist politics. The meeting highlighted the Land League's ability to mobilize mass support while maintaining disciplined, constitutional agitation.

1916 - Prison Ships

The British authorities began transferring hundreds of Rising prisoners to detention camps in Britain. The prisoners, transported on cattle boats under harsh conditions, included many who had played minor roles in the Rising or been arrested on suspicion alone. These mass deportations would contribute to growing public sympathy for the republican cause.

1957 - Border Campaign

The IRA officially called off its Border Campaign, acknowledging the lack of public support and the effectiveness of security measures on both sides of the border. This admission of failure marked the end of a significant phase in IRA activity and would lead to fundamental debates within republican circles about future strategy.