December 1, 1848The paddle steamer The Londonderry, with immigrants fleeing the famine, takes shelter in Derry harbour
June 29, 1848A gunfight takes place between Young Ireland Rebels and police at Widow McCormacks house in Ballingarry, Tipperary
April 14, 1848The Tricolor national flag of Ireland is presented for the first time by Thomas Francis Meagher & the Young Ireland Party