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John MacLean, socialist revolutionary, tried in the High Court for sedition
John MacLean, socialist revolutionary, tried in the High Court for sedition …

Irish Labour Party declares one-day strike in protest over conscription act Anglo-Irish agreements
Irish Labour Party declares one-day strike in protest over conscription act Anglo-Irish agreements On 25 April, the Irish Labour Party organized a one-day strike to protest against the conscription act. This strike was a significant event, showing the widespread opposition to British policies and the solidarity of the Irish people. …

A general strike takes place throughout Ireland against the British governments attempts to introduce conscription
A general strike takes place throughout Ireland against the British governments attempts to introduce conscription The Conscription Crisis of 1918 stemmed from a move by the British government to impose conscription (military draft) in Ireland in April 1918 during the First World War. Vigorous opposition was led by trade unions, Irish nationalist parties and Roman Catholic bishops and priests. A conscription law was passed but was never put in effect; no one in Ireland was drafted into the British Army. The proposal and backlash galvanised support for political parties which advocated Irish separatism and influenced events in the lead-up to the Irish War of Independence. …

British Parliament proposes conscription in Ireland
British Parliament proposes conscription in Ireland …

John Redmond, Chairman of the Irish Parliamentary Party, died
John Redmond, Chairman of the Irish Parliamentary Party, died John Edward Redmond (1 September 1856 – 6 March 1918) was an Irish nationalist politician, barrister, and MP in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. He was best known as leader of the moderate Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) from 1900 until his death in 1918. He was also leader of the paramilitary organisation the Irish National Volunteers (INV). …

Representation of the people Act received Royal assent, granting votes to women over the age of 30
Representation of the people Act received Royal assent, granting votes to women over the age of 30 The Representation of the People Act 1918 received Royal Assent on February 6, 1918, marking a significant milestone in the history of women’s suffrage in the United Kingdom. This act extended voting rights to certain women for the first time. Specifically, it granted the right to vote to women over the age of 30 who met certain property qualifications. …

Muriel Spark, author, born
Muriel Spark, author, born Dame Muriel Sarah Spark DBE FRSE FRSL (née Camberg; 1 February 1918 – 13 April 2006) was a Scottish novelist, short story writer, poet and essayist. …

Arthur Griffin is elected second president of Ireland by Dáil Éireann
Arthur Griffin is elected second president of Ireland by Dáil Éireann Arthur Griffith (31 March 1871 - 12 August 1922) was the founder and first leader of Sinn Féin. …

The 16th Irish Division of the British army assaults an area of the German lines known as Tunnel Trench
The 16th Irish Division of the British army assaults an area of the German lines known as Tunnel Trench The 16th (Irish) Division was a formation of the British Army composed predominantly of Irish nationalist volunteers. It saw action on the Western Front, including notable engagements like the Battle of the Somme in 1916. …

Birth of Conor Cruise OBrien, diplomat, political commentator and writer
Birth of Conor Cruise OBrien, diplomat, political commentator and writer …