January 07

1878

General John O'Neill, died

Ireland

General John O’Neill, an Irish military leader and Fenian, died in 1878. John O’Neill was a key figure in the Irish nationalist movement and played a significant role …

1922

Anglo Irish Treaty Ratified, creating Free State

Ireland

Talks between the Republican leadership and the British government led to the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921, with the Irish delegation eventually agreeing to self-governing dominion …