1847 - Famine Ships

The "coffin ships" continued to depart Irish ports despite the onset of winter weather. These overcrowded vessels carried desperate emigrants fleeing the Great Famine. The dangerous Atlantic crossing would claim many lives, adding to the tragedy of the famine exodus.

1887 - Bloody Sunday

A major demonstration in London's Trafalgar Square, supported by Irish nationalists and British radicals, was violently suppressed by police. The event, which became known as "Bloody Sunday," highlighted growing links between Irish and British reform movements. Several protesters were seriously injured in the clashes.

1922 - Civil War Executions

The Free State government began executing republican prisoners, marking a dramatic escalation in the Civil War. Four anti-Treaty IRA members were executed at Kilmainham Gaol. These executions would deepen the bitterness of the conflict and leave lasting scars in Irish society.

1987 - Enniskillen Bombing

An IRA bomb exploded during a Remembrance Day ceremony in Enniskillen, killing eleven civilians. The attack generated widespread revulsion and marked a significant turning point in public attitudes toward political violence. The incident severely damaged republican credibility and strengthened support for peaceful solutions.