1798 - Rebellion Defeat

British forces under Cornwallis decisively defeated Humbert's Franco-Irish army at Ballinamuck. The battle marked the effective end of the French intervention in Ireland. Many Irish participants faced execution or transportation in the aftermath.

1891 - Parnell Death

Charles Stewart Parnell died in Brighton, marking the end of an era in Irish nationalism. His death deepened the split in the Irish Parliamentary Party. The divisions would weaken the Home Rule movement for years to come.

1919 - Dáil Ban

The British government declared the Dáil illegal, forcing it to operate underground. The suppression marked an escalation in the conflict with nationalism. Republican government structures continued to function despite the ban.

1972 - Bloody Sunday Inquiry

Lord Chief Justice Widgery published his controversial report on Bloody Sunday. The findings largely exonerated British soldiers of wrongdoing. The report's conclusions would be rejected by the nationalist community.

1994 - Loyalist Response

The Combined Loyalist Military Command intensified internal discussions about ceasefire possibilities. Their deliberations followed the recent IRA cessation. These talks marked a crucial phase in the developing peace process.