1845 - Potato Blight Reports

The first reports of potato blight appeared in Irish newspapers, though their significance was not yet understood. These early warnings of what would become the Great Famine highlighted both the vulnerability of Ireland's rural population and the inadequacy of official responses to the crisis.

1921 - Elections Approach

Preparations began for the elections to the new Northern Ireland parliament, established under the Government of Ireland Act. The election campaign revealed deep divisions within both unionist and nationalist communities about participation in the new institutions. These elections would effectively copper-fasten partition and establish the political patterns that would dominate Northern Ireland for decades.

1969 - Civil Rights March

A major civil rights march in Derry drew thousands of participants, demonstrating the growing strength of the movement. The peaceful protest, organized by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association, demanded an end to discrimination in housing and employment. Despite increasing tensions, the march maintained its non-violent discipline, though it was met with hostile counter-demonstrations.