History of Ireland By samanthaapaigee Jan 1, 1801 United kingdom of great ireland is formed Mar 4, 1900 British Government tried to take control of ireland from 1900-1918 Mar 4, 1916 Easter rising in Dublin Apr 24, 1916 The proclamation of the irish republic was issued Jan 21, 1919 Irish war of independence May 3, 1921 Northern Ireland is established Dec 6, 1921 The war of independence ends