1867 - Manchester Trial

The trial of the Fenians charged with the Manchester police van rescue continued. The proceedings attracted widespread attention in Britain and Ireland. The case would result in the execution of three men known as the Manchester Martyrs.

1914 - Home Rule Act

The Government of Ireland Act received royal assent but was immediately suspended due to the war. The delay in implementation would have profound consequences for Irish politics. This suspension marked a crucial turning point in the Home Rule crisis.

1922 - Civil War Violence

Anti-Treaty forces launched coordinated attacks on Free State positions across several counties. The operations marked an intensification of guerrilla warfare tactics. Several casualties occurred in ambushes and counter-attacks.

1973 - Sunningdale Talks

Preliminary discussions continued between British and Irish officials about power-sharing. The talks explored possibilities for a new political arrangement in Northern Ireland. These meetings would lead to the Sunningdale Agreement.

1994 - Peace Progress

The British government announced further reductions in security measures following the IRA ceasefire. Army patrols were scaled back in several areas. These changes reflected growing confidence in the peace process.