In 1900, Ireland was part of the United Kingdom under Queen Victoria, but faced growing nationalist sentiment fueled by a cultural revival and increasing calls for land reform. While there were public health concerns and preparations for a potential bubonic plague outbreak, the disease was ultimately avoided. Politically, the Irish Parliamentary Party had recently re-merged, and the UK's general election saw a Conservative victory. Political and social landscape Political reunification: The Iris

Voting on the UK General Election has finally closed, with exit polling tipping a Labour landslide. Throughout the six week campaign period, there has been an approximate 20-point different between Labour and the Conservatives. If Labour claims victory, it would mean the end of 14 years of Conservative government within the United Kingdom. When news is breaking, stay in the know. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC News

#OnThisDay 1998: The Good Friday Agreement was reached after two years of peace talks in Northern Ireland. All eyes were on Stormont as intense negotiations continued throughout the night on deadline day, with the final outcome still in the balance. | BBC Archive