| Date | | | |
| 27-Aug-1884 | | The Channel Squadron , in command of H.R.H. the duke of Edinburgh, arrived in Dublin bay, and anchored in the channel opposite the East Pier, Kingstown. | |
| 28-Aug-1884 | | H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh visited Dublin. | |
| 31-Aug-1884 | | Channel fleet sailed from Dublin bay | |
| 29-Sep-1884 | | Duke of Cambridge visited Dublin. | |
| 1-Oct-1884 | | The accelerated Mail Service begun . The new Free Libraries opened by the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor. | |
| 24-Oct-1884 | | The Right Hon. H, Campbell-Bannerman sworn in as Chief Secretary for Ireland. | |
| Apr-1885 | | Departure of the Prince and Princess of Wales for Belfast. Their Royal Highnesses left Ireland, from Larne, for Scotland, 27th inst. | |
| Apr-1885 | | Departure of Channel Fleet from Kingstown. | |
| 7-Apr-1885 | | Arrival of Channel Fleet in Kingstown. | |
| 8-Apr-1885 | | Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Prince of Wales arrived in Dublin, and received an enthusiastic reception. | |