1798 - French Defeat

British forces completed the roundup of French troops following the Battle of Ballinamuck. The failure of Humbert's expedition marked the end of significant French intervention. Many Irish participants faced execution or transportation.

1880 - Land League Growth

Charles Stewart Parnell addressed a massive Land League meeting in Galway. His speech linked the land question with broader nationalist objectives. The gathering demonstrated the movement's growing strength in the west.

1920 - Hunger Strike

The condition of hunger strikers in Cork Prison continued to deteriorate. Terence MacSwiney's protest had now attracted worldwide attention. His struggle became a powerful symbol of republican resistance.

1971 - Internment Review

The Northern Ireland government conducted an assessment of internment's effectiveness. The review revealed serious flaws in intelligence and implementation. Many of those detained had no connection to paramilitary activities.

1996 - Peace Process

Multi-party talks resumed at Stormont following recent setbacks. The discussions explored new frameworks for political agreement. These negotiations marked continuing efforts to find a lasting settlement.