| 1714 | Catholics hold 7% of land in Ireland. |
| 1740 | The Forgotten Famine |
| 1775 | Henry Gratten, becomes leader of “Patriot Party”. |
| 1775 | Daniel O’Connell born at Derrynane,Co.Kerry.Received early schooling from Parish Priest, then sent to France to receive further instruction at St. Omer and Douai. |
| 1782 | Legislative Independence won from Britain by Irish Parliament. |
| 1791 | Events leading up to the Revolution of 1798 |
| 1798 | March: arrest of Leinster Directory of United Irishmen. |
| 1798 | May: arrest and death of Lord Edward Fitzgerald. |
| 1798 | Battle of Vinegar Hill, Battle of Antrim, November: death of Wolfe Tone. |
| 1798 | Daniel O’Connell takes law degree at Trinity College, and is admitted to the Bar. |
