1595
Reballion of Rebels in Dublin
The Earl of Tyrone becomes leader of the ONeill clan. ONeill champions the catholic cause & approaches Spain for help against England
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The Earl of Tyrone becomes leader of the ONeill clan. ONeill champions the catholic cause & approaches Spain for help against England
The Irish Act of Settlement begins determining land claims after the Cromwellian conquest.
Ormond oversees Irish government as land questions are handled under the Act of Settlement.
Ormond returns to office as lord lieutenant during the Irish Restoration settlement.
Birth of James Butler, later 2nd Duke of Ormond.
Opens the Irish Parliament that recognizes his authority
Birth of George Bernard Shaw
James Joyce is born in Dublin.
The future modernist novelist is born at Rathgar.
Helps establish the Irish National League.
The new organization combines Home Rule politics with moderate agrarianism.
FitzGerald proposes length contraction as a way to explain the null result of ether drift experiments
Spared the death penalty because of his US citizenship & receives a life sentence. Arrested for treason, 1916-1917
Arrested for treason, 1916-1917
The Irish Free State, southern Ireland, is established
The Irish Free State, southern Ireland, is established
Fights alongside Patrick Pearse and others in the General Post Office. Collins railed against what he perceived as its ham-fisted amateurism, notably the seizure of indefensible and very vulnerable positions such as St Stephens Green that were impossible to escape from and difficult to supply. Collins, like many of the risings participants, is arrested, almost sent to the gallows and winds up at Frongoch internment camp
Declaration of Provisional Government of the Irish Republic from the rebel held GPO
24-29 April, during the Easter Rebellion seeks immediate independence for Ireland
Declaration of Provisional Government of the Irish Republic from the rebel held GPO. 24-29 April, the rebellion seeks independence for Ireland
Declaration of Provisional Government of the Irish Republic from the rebel held GPO
24-29 April, leads 125 men & captures the Boland mill during the Easter Rebelion
Collins is elected Member of Parliament for Cork South, Sinn Fein do not take their seats in Westminster, but instead set up an Irish Parliament in Dublin
Develops the republican courts system as an alternative judicial structure during the independence struggle.
That new Parliament, called Dail Eireann (meaning "Assembly of Ireland", First Dail) meets in the Mansion House
Cathal Brugha is elected Priomh Aire (literally Prime Minister, translated as "President of Dail Eireann"), to be replaced by de Valera, when Collins helps him escape from Lincoln prison, in April, 1919
That new Parliament, called Dail Eireann (meaning "Assembly of Ireland", First D il) meets in the Mansion House. That new Parliament, called Dail Eireann (meaning "Assembly of Ireland", First Dail) meets in the Mansion House. Cathal Brugha is elected Priomh Aire (literally Prime Minister, translated as "President of Dail Eireann"), to be replaced by de Valera, when Collins helps him escape from Lincoln prison, in April, 1919
Sinn Fein elect an Aireacht (ministry) headed by a Priomh Aire (Prime Minister). 30 of the Sinn Fein MPs assembled in Dublins Mansion House and proclaim themselves the Parliament of Ireland, Dail Eireann
The Irish Republic is proclaimed
30 of the Sinn Fein MPs assembled in Dublins Mansion House and proclaim themselves the Parliament of Ireland, Dail Eireann
Sinn Fein elect an Aireacht (ministry) headed by a Priomh Aire (Prime Minister)
30 of the Sinn Fein MPs assembled in Dublins Mansion House and proclaim themselves the Parliament of Ireland, Dail Eireann
Assumes leadership of the temporary First Dail ministry after the revolutionary parliament is established.
Takes responsibility for finance in the temporary ministry formed by the First Dail.
Joins the temporary First Dail ministry with responsibility for Home Affairs.
Serves as Minister for Labour in the First Dail government.
2nd session of the Dail, Valera elected Priomh-Aire
Is elected President of Dail Eireann and forms the second ministry of the First Dail.
Becomes Minister for Finance in de Valera's reorganized First Dail government.
Helps found the Dail Eireann, Irish Assembley. Appointed Leader of the Dail Eireann, Irish Assembley
Appointed Leader of the Dail Eireann, Irish Assembley
Birth of Liam Cosgrave
The killings intensify the political crisis of the independence war.
Faces criticism over Crown forces in Ireland.
Is among the officers killed in the morning attacks.
British administration is shaken by the Dublin violence.
Is killed during attacks on British intelligence personnel.
IRA intelligence operations kill British intelligence officers in Dublin.
British command faces crisis after the day's violence.
Commands IRA men in the morning operations.
Supports IRA command during the Dublin operations.
Takes part in IRA operations against intelligence targets.
Participates in attacks on British intelligence targets.
Meets British Prime Minister David Lloyd George during exploratory talks preceding the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations.
Accepts the truce that ends major hostilities in the War of Independence and opens the way to negotiations.
The Priomh Aire (also known as President of Dail Eireann) is upgraded to President of the Republic, a full head of state
The Priomh Aire (also known as President of Dail Eireann) is upgraded to President of the Republic, a full head of state
The Priomh Aire (also known as President of Dail Eireann) is upgraded to President of the Republic, a full head of state
De Valera rejects Dominion status for Ireland
The Irish Dail rejects the British peace offer
The Treaty is controversial, Eamon de Valera, President of the Irish Republic is unhappy that Collins had signed any deal without his and his cabinets authorisation
The Treaty is controversial, Eamon de Valera, President of the Irish Republic is unhappy that Collins had signed any deal without his and his cabinets authorisation. Most of the Irish Republican Army oppose the Treaty, opening the prospect of civil war
Opposes the Anglo-Irish Treaty after the Irish delegation returns from London with the signed agreement.
De Valera joins the anti-treaty faction opposing the perceived concessions
Appointed Commander of the Armed Forces
Appointed Head of State for Ireland, for 10 days
Sinn Fein splits over the Treaty, and the Dail debates the matter bitterly for ten days until it is approved by a vote of 64 to 57
A group of 200 anti-Treaty IRA men occupy the Four Courts in Dublin in defiance of the Provisional Government, Collins, who wanted to avoid civil war at all costs, does not attack them until June 1922, when British pressure forced his hand
Sinn Fein splits over the Treaty, and the Dail debates the matter bitterly for ten days until it is approved by a vote of 64 to 57
The British forces Collins to take action against the Four Courts men, Collins borrows two 18 pounder artillery pieces from the British and bombards the Four Courts until its garrison surrenders. Collins orders the killing of Henry Wilson in reprisal for failing to prevent the attacks on Roman Catholics in Northern Ireland
A group of 200 anti-Treaty IRA men occupy the Four Courts in Dublin in defiance of the Provisional Government, Collins, who wanted to avoid civil war at all costs, does not attack them until June 1922, when British pressure forced his hand
A group of 200 anti-Treaty IRA men occupy the Four Courts in Dublin in defiance of the Provisional Government, Collins, who wanted to avoid civil war at all costs, does not attack them until June 1922, when British pressure forced his hand
A group of 200 anti-Treaty IRA men occupy the Four Courts in Dublin in defiance of the Provisional Government, Collins, who wanted to avoid civil war at all costs, does not attack them until June 1922, when British pressure forced his hand
Supports the Dail vote ratifying the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
Resigns after the Dail ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty and rejects his position on the settlement.
Becomes President of Dail Eireann following de Valera's resignation.
Becomes chairman of the Provisional Government as the new administration takes office.
Oversees finance as administrative functions are transferred to the Provisional Government.
Under Collins supervision, the Free State rapidly takes control of the capital. Leads to the Irish Civil War as fighting breaks out in Dublin between the anti-Treaty IRA and the Free State troops
Leads to the Irish Civil War as fighting breaks out in Dublin between the anti-Treaty IRA and the Free State troops
Under Collins supervision, the Free State rapidly takes control of the capital
The British forces Collins to take action against the Four Courts men, Collins borrows two 18 pounder artillery pieces from the British and bombards the Four Courts until its garrison surrenders. Leads to the Irish Civil War as fighting breaks out in Dublin between the anti-Treaty IRA and the Free State troops
The Irish Army Council is founded under the leadership of Michael Collins
Succeeds Michael Collins as chairman of the Provisional Government.
Becomes President of Dail Eireann as the provisional and Dail administrations are brought together.
Takes office under the Constitution of the Irish Free State as head of the Executive Council.
Begins service as the first Governor-General of the Irish Free State.
Heads the first Executive Council when the Irish Free State is formally established.
Leads the Free State government as the Civil War ends and constitutional administration consolidates.
Leads the government as legislation establishes the principal departments and ministerial structure of the Free State.
Begins service as Attorney General during the Cumann na nGaedheal administration.
Leads the Fianna Fail into the Free State Parliament
Leads the Fianna Fail into the Free State Parliament
Begins withholding land annuity payments, contributing to a prolonged trade dispute with Britain.
Takes office as President of the Executive Council after Fianna Fail's election victory.
Leads the government as legislation removes the oath of allegiance from Free State constitutional arrangements.
The Dail abolishes loyalty to the British crown
Uses the British abdication crisis to reduce the Crown's constitutional role in Irish external relations.
Becomes Taoiseach when the 1937 Constitution enters into operation and replaces the Executive Council system.
Assumes the new constitutional title Taoiseach as the Government of Ireland replaces the former Executive Council.
Takes office as the first President of Ireland under the 1937 Constitution.
Maintains a policy of military neutrality throughout the Second World War.
Leads the government when the Constitution is amended to broaden emergency powers during wartime.
Leads the government as Ireland declares a national emergency at the outbreak of the Second World War.
Takes office as the second President of Ireland.
Supports the government's legislation ending the remaining statutory role of the British Crown in external relations.
Becomes Taoiseach of the state's first inter-party government.
Costello's administration secures enactment of the Republic of Ireland Act, ending the Crown's remaining statutory external role.
The Republic of Ireland Act becomes effective under Costello, marking the state's internationally recognized republican status.
Returns as Taoiseach at the head of a second inter-party government.
Returns to office for his final term as Taoiseach.
Birth of Roddy Doyle
Succeeds de Valera as Taoiseach and begins a government focused on economic modernization.
Birth of Bono, Paul David Hewson
Succeeds Sean Lemass as Taoiseach.
Forms Thin Lizzy with school friend Phil Lynott and remains the drummer through the band's classic recording years.
Joins Thin Lizzy as guitarist after meeting Eric Wrixon and linking with Phil Lynott and Brian Downey in Dublin.
Joins the original Thin Lizzy line-up on keyboards after previously working with Them alongside Eric Bell.
Forms Thin Lizzy in Dublin with Brian Downey, Eric Bell and Eric Wrixon, becoming the band's bassist, lead vocalist and principal songwriter.
Leaves Thin Lizzy after the early period, reducing the group to the trio of Lynott, Downey and Bell.
Leads the government when the constitutional amendment permitting European Communities membership is signed.
Leads Ireland when completion of accession-treaty ratification is formally notified.
Leads Ireland as membership of the European Communities formally begins.
Heads the government when Ireland becomes a member of the European Communities.
Leads Ireland as the accession treaty becomes effective and European Communities membership starts.
Cosgrave forms a Fine Gael-Labour coalition and assumes the office of Taoiseach.
Resigns as President of Ireland, aged 90
Begins Ireland's first Presidency of the Council only two years after joining the Community.
Leads Ireland during the establishment of the European Regional Development Fund, a major Irish Community priority.
Hosts the first formal meeting of the European Council at Dublin Castle.
Appointed Member of Dail
Returns to office as Taoiseach after Fianna Fail's general election victory.
Founder Member of U2
Founder Member of U2
Heads the government when Ireland joins the new European Monetary System.
Oversees Ireland's entry into the European Monetary System and the Irish pound's break from sterling parity.
Lynch returns Ireland to the Council chair as the second Irish Community Presidency begins.
Hosts the European Council as leaders debate the United Kingdom's Community budget contribution.
Becomes Taoiseach for the first time after succeeding Jack Lynch as Fianna Fail leader.
Meets Thatcher in Dublin for Anglo-Irish talks.
FitzGerald takes office leading a coalition between Fine Gael and Labour.
Agrees with Margaret Thatcher to establish the Anglo-Irish inter-Governmental Council
Appointedpty Prime Minister, serves under garret Fitzgerald
Returns as Taoiseach for a short second administration.
Returns as Taoiseach and forms another Fine Gael-Labour coalition government.
FitzGerald opens Ireland's 1984 Presidency, with institutional reform, enlargement and famine relief high on the agenda.
Hosts the European Council as leaders resolve issues involving wine production, budget discipline and enlargement.
Signs legislation intended to enable Irish ratification of the Single European Act.
Faces a High Court injunction preventing ratification of the Single European Act without further constitutional consideration.
Introduces the Programme for National Recovery, beginning a new era of national social partnership.
Returns for a third period as Taoiseach after the 1987 general election.
Heads the government when the Single European Act enters into force after Ireland completes ratification.
Begins Ireland's fourth Council Presidency during a period of rapid political change in Europe.
Hosts the special European Council that agrees a common approach to German unification.
Leads the Irish Presidency when the Community formally establishes the European Environment Agency.
Hosts the European Council as leaders agree to launch conferences on political union and monetary union.
Supports the decision to begin an intergovernmental conference on political union.
Takes office as the first woman to serve as President of Ireland.
Succeeds Charles Haughey as Taoiseach.
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland
Heads the Irish government when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Negotiates the Downing St Declaration with John Major
Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
Government record concerning the IRA: Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
Historical IRA record under Coalition Government: Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
IRA context for Albert Reynolds: Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
Negotiates a ceasefire with the IRA
Welcomes the IRA ceasefire as a major development in the Northern Ireland peace process.
Reynolds, Gerry Adams & John Hume shake hands in the Government Buildings at Dublin
The Government coalition breaks up after Reynolds decides to resign
Becomes Taoiseach at the head of the Rainbow Coalition.
Heads the Irish government as Austria, Finland and Sweden join the European Union.
Supports publication of the joint British-Irish Framework Documents on future political relationships.
Begins Ireland's fifth Council Presidency with monetary union and treaty reform as major priorities.
Helps broker arrangements governing the legal transition to the future single currency.
Hosts the European Council as leaders negotiate monetary rules and treaty reform.
Supports the Presidency draft that becomes an important basis for the Treaty of Amsterdam.
Helps secure political agreement on the fiscal framework accompanying the euro.
Takes office as Taoiseach and leads a Fianna Fail-led coalition.
Heads the government when the euro becomes Ireland's currency for electronic payments and accounting.
Leads Ireland when the euro becomes the national currency for electronic and accounting purposes.
Oversees Irish fiscal policy as Ireland enters the third stage of economic and monetary union.
Amsterdam's institutional reforms become legally effective while Ahern leads the Irish government.
Leads the government as euro banknotes and coins replace the Irish pound in everyday use.
Oversees the physical currency changeover from Irish pounds to euro notes and coins.
Heads the government when euro banknotes and coins replace the Irish pound in everyday use.
The Nice Treaty becomes legally effective during Ahern's government, preparing Union institutions for enlargement.
Begins Ireland's sixth Council Presidency with enlargement and constitutional negotiations as central priorities.
Directs Irish diplomatic work during the first half of the 2004 Presidency.
Hosts celebrations welcoming ten new countries during the largest enlargement in European Union history.
Leads the Irish EU Presidency as ten new member states join the European Union.
Heads the government when Irish becomes an official and working language of the European Union.
Serves as Foreign Minister when Irish receives official and working language status in the Union.
Succeeds Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach.
Begins consultations with European partners after Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty.
Announces a state guarantee covering major liabilities of Irish domestic banks during the financial crisis.
Serves as Foreign Minister as the Lisbon Treaty reforms become legally effective.
Lisbon's institutional reforms become binding across the Union while Cowen serves as Taoiseach.
Becomes Taoiseach after the 2011 general election and forms a Fine Gael-Labour government.
Succeeds Enda Kenny as Taoiseach.
Announces school and public facility closures in response to COVID-19.
Becomes Taoiseach after coalition negotiations.
Takes office as Taoiseach under the coalition agreement between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party.
Returns as Taoiseach under the coalition government's agreed rotation of the office.
Takes office as Taoiseach following Leo Varadkar's resignation.
Returns as Taoiseach after nomination by Dail Eireann and appointment by the President.
Wins the Irish presidential election.
Is inaugurated as President of Ireland.
Presents Ireland's priorities for the 2026 Council Presidency, focusing on competitiveness, values and security.
Leads the government as Ireland begins its Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second half of 2026.
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