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The Emerald Isle
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178 Moments
1949
Controversy over Dr. Browne's Mother and Child Scheme proposal sparks debate and division.
Irish Republic exits British Commonwealth.
1941
LDF created as wartime support for Irish Army, evolving into FCA after World War II.
Allied aircraft mistakenly bomb Dublin, resulting in numerous casualties in the city.
1939
Ireland's declaration of neutrality.
The Inaugural Sitting of Seanad Éireann in Its New Chamber
1937
1937 Constitution establishes Ireland as a sovereign state, renaming it Ireland {Éire}.
1932
Ireland declares permanent neutrality in global affairs to maintain independence and peace.
Eamon de Valera becomes President of Irish Free State's Executive Council after election.
1931
De Valera eliminates Oath of Allegiance and Governor-Generalship in the country's governance changes.
Inaugural parade in Dublin marks St. Patrick's Day celebration with historic significance.
1926
Boundary Commission under the Anglo-Irish Treaty publishes report impacting territorial boundaries.
Formation of Fianna Fáil by Éamon de Valera for political influence and leadership vision.
Historical event: Cork's inaugural International Exhibition celebrated innovation and culture at a grand scale.
1922
Civil war erupts over treaty disagreement in Ireland, dividing forces within the country.
1921
Anglo-Irish Treaty creates Irish Free State, changing history of Ireland and Britain.
1919
Conflict between IRA and British troops during War of Independence changed Ireland's fate.
First Dáil declares Irish independence during Dublin meeting.
1918
Sinn Féin secures majority seats in recent Irish general election.
1916
Irish Republicans fight for independence in historic event.
1905
Arthur Griffith founded Sinn Féin party, shaping Irish politics with a nationalist vision.
1903
Wyndham Land Purchase Act promotes tenant ownership by dividing large estates.
1893
Bill for increased self-governance presented to British Parliament.
Catholics and Protestants in Ireland campaign for different political outcomes.
1892
Beginning of Gaelic League marks the start of Irish Renaissance promoting Irish culture and language.
1889
Irish Parliamentary Party divides amid Parnell scandal, impacting Irish politics and independence movement.
1888
Parnell's scandalous affair with Katherine O'Shea causes controversy and political fallout.
1886
Plan of Campaign introduced to resist landlord evictions in Ireland.
1885
Charles Stewart Parnell's Irish Parliamentary Party influences Westminster with balance of power.
1884
Irish Home Rule Bill defeated, impacting political landscape in Britain.