1776 - Catholic Relief

The Irish Parliament began debates on limited Catholic relief measures. The proposed legislation would ease some Penal Law restrictions on Catholics. These discussions marked early steps toward Catholic emancipation.

1900 - Griffith's United Irishman

Arthur Griffith published the first edition of the United Irishman newspaper. The publication would become an influential voice for advanced nationalist thinking. Its articles promoted the concept of Irish self-reliance and dual monarchy.

1921 - Treaty Talks

The Anglo-Irish conference in London reached crucial stages as delegates tackled sovereignty issues. The Irish team faced difficult decisions about partition and allegiance to the Crown. These complex negotiations would shape Ireland's constitutional future.

1972 - Border Security

The British government announced new security measures along the border with the Republic. The operations included increased military patrols and checkpoint activity. These changes marked an intensification of efforts to control cross-border movement.

1995 - Peace Process

The British and Irish governments intensified work on their Framework Document for peace. The discussions explored new arrangements for Northern Ireland's governance. These negotiations marked important progress in the developing peace process.