1691 - Treaty of Limerick

The Treaty of Limerick was signed, formally ending the Williamite War in Ireland. The agreement promised religious tolerance for Catholics. These guarantees would later be broken as the Penal Laws were enacted.

1882 - Phoenix Park Trials

The trials began of those accused in the Phoenix Park murders. The proceedings revealed details of a complex conspiracy. The case highlighted tensions between physical force and constitutional nationalism.

1917 - Sinn Féin Growth

Éamon de Valera chaired a crucial Sinn Féin convention in Dublin. The meeting reorganized the party's structure and strategy. These changes reflected Sinn Féin's growing dominance of nationalist politics.

1971 - Internment Review

The Northern Ireland government assessed the impact of internment policy. The review revealed serious flaws in intelligence and implementation. Many of those detained had no connection to paramilitary activities.

1993 - Peace Moves

The Irish government intensified diplomatic efforts to advance negotiations. Secret contacts explored possibilities for paramilitary ceasefires. These discussions marked important progress toward conflict resolution.