1846 - Famine Crisis

Reports of widespread potato crop failure reached Dublin Castle. The extent of the disaster was becoming clear across multiple counties. Officials struggled to develop effective responses to the growing crisis.

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.

1921 - Treaty Preparation

The Dáil Cabinet held intensive discussions about upcoming peace negotiations. The debates revealed deep divisions about potential compromises. These tensions would influence the Treaty negotiations.

1969 - Hunt Changes

Implementation of the Hunt Report continued with major reforms to policing. The changes included new training programs and complaint procedures. These reforms marked significant changes in security policy.

1983 - Maze Escape

Thirty-eight IRA prisoners escaped from the Maze Prison in a carefully planned operation. The mass breakout marked the largest prison escape in British history. The incident caused major embarrassment to the British government.