1688 - Williamite War

Protestant leaders in Derry began organizing defenses as tensions rose during the Williamite War. The city's preparations would prove crucial in the approaching siege. These events marked the beginning of a period that would profoundly shape Ulster Protestant identity.

1890 - Parnell Leadership

The Irish Parliamentary Party faced growing crisis over Charles Stewart Parnell's leadership following the O'Shea divorce case. The scandal threatened to split the nationalist movement. These events would lead to a devastating division in Irish nationalism.

1924 - Army Mutiny

The Irish Army faced internal tensions over demobilization and reorganization following the Civil War. A group of officers threatened mutiny over the treatment of anti-Treaty veterans. The crisis challenged the stability of the young Free State.

1972 - Internment Review

The British government announced a review of internment policy in Northern Ireland. The controversial measure had failed to suppress paramilitary activity while alienating the nationalist community. The review reflected growing recognition of internment's counter-productive nature.

1999 - Good Friday Progress

The parties to the Good Friday Agreement met to resolve outstanding issues about power-sharing institutions. The discussions focused on establishing the new Northern Ireland Executive. These negotiations marked crucial steps in implementing the peace agreement.