1783 - Volunteer Convention

The Irish Volunteers held their second national convention in Dublin, pressing for parliamentary reform. Delegates from across Ireland gathered to demand changes to the electoral system. The meeting demonstrated the growing political influence of the Volunteer movement.

1892 - Parnell Split

The aftermath of the Parnell split continued to divide Irish nationalism. Local organizations remained torn between pro and anti-Parnellite factions. These divisions would weaken the Home Rule movement for years to come.

1913 - Irish Volunteers

Eoin MacNeill published his influential article "The North Began," calling for the formation of a nationalist volunteer force. The article helped spark the creation of the Irish Volunteers. This development marked a crucial step toward armed nationalism.

1975 - Internment Ends

The British government announced the phasing out of internment without trial in Northern Ireland. The policy had proved counterproductive, increasing support for republican paramilitaries. Its end marked a significant shift in security strategy.

1999 - Good Friday Progress

The parties to the Good Friday Agreement reached crucial agreements about power-sharing institutions. The breakthrough helped clear the way for establishing the Northern Ireland Executive. These developments marked important progress in implementing the peace agreement.