1729 - Swift's Proposal

Jonathan Swift published "A Modest Proposal," his satirical response to Ireland's economic conditions. The work savagely criticized British policy toward Ireland through its darkly satirical suggestions. Swift's pamphlet would become a classic of political satire and social commentary.

1880 - Ladies' Land League

Anna Parnell intensified the Ladies' Land League activities following the arrest of male leaders. The organization provided support to evicted tenants and maintained resistance to landlordism. Their work demonstrated women's crucial role in the Land War.

1919 - Dáil Courts

Republican courts expanded their operations across several counties, effectively replacing British judicial authority. These alternative legal structures gained widespread public support and legitimacy. The courts demonstrated the growing power of the underground Irish government.

1966 - UVF Formation

The modern Ulster Volunteer Force emerged, marking a new phase in loyalist paramilitarism. The group declared its intention to target the IRA and resist any moves toward Irish unity. This development would significantly influence the approaching conflict in Northern Ireland.

1995 - Framework Talks

The British and Irish governments continued discussions on new political frameworks for Northern Ireland. The talks explored possibilities for cross-community power-sharing arrangements. These negotiations marked important progress in the peace process.