1781 - Volunteer Convention

The Irish Volunteers held their first national convention in Dublin, demonstrating their growing political influence. Delegates from across Ireland gathered to demand legislative independence from Britain. The meeting marked a crucial development in late 18th-century Irish politics.

1848 - Young Ireland Trials

The state trials of Young Ireland leaders continued in Clonmel, focusing on Thomas Francis Meagher and Terence MacManus. The proceedings attracted widespread public attention and sympathy. Despite eloquent defenses, the defendants would receive sentences of transportation to Australia.

1907 - Sinn Féin Growth

Arthur Griffith chaired a major Sinn Féin convention in Dublin, outlining his vision of dual monarchy. The meeting demonstrated the party's growing influence in nationalist politics. Griffith's political philosophy offered an alternative to both physical force republicanism and parliamentary nationalism.

1973 - Sunningdale Agreement

Negotiations intensified between British and Irish officials over power-sharing in Northern Ireland. The talks at Sunningdale focused on creating new political structures for governance. These discussions would lead to the short-lived Sunningdale Agreement, an early attempt at resolving the conflict.

1995 - Peace Process

The British and Irish governments continued work on new frameworks for peace in Northern Ireland. Secret contacts explored possibilities for advancing the political process. These diplomatic efforts marked important progress toward conflict resolution.