Ireland

While serving in the Dublin Fusiliers during World War I, Irish poet Tom Kettle dies in attack on Ginchy

O'Neil of the Glen, the first production released by the Film Company of Ireland, premiers at Dublins Bohemian Theatre

“O’Neil of the Glen,” the first production released by the Film Company of Ireland, premiered at Dublin’s Bohemian Theatre in 1916. This event was significant in the history of Irish cinema, marking the beginning of Ireland’s journey into film production during a tumultuous period in the nation’s history.

Roger Casement is convicted of treason and sentenced to death

The Ulster Unionist Council agrees to the immediate implementation of Home Rule if six Ulster counties are temporarily excluded

Death of Listowel man Lord Kitchener

HMS Hampshire sank off Orkney after striking a mine. Lord Kitchener, conqueror of Sudan, was drowned.

Conscription to the armed forces began for the first time.

Clocks and watches go forward one hour as the Daylight Saving Act (Summer Time) is introduced

Irish Patriots, Seán MacDiarmada and James Connolly are executed at Kilmainham Gaol

During the House of Commons debate on the Irish crises, John Dillon urges the cessation of executions