| Date | | | |
| 10-Nov-1865 | | James Stephens, the reputed Head Centre of the Fenian Brotherhood, and for whose capture a reward of £200 had been offered, is apprehended and committed for trial. | |
| 24-Nov-1865 | | The "Head Centre" of the Fenian conspiracy, James Stephens, escapes from Richmond Bridewell, and the Government offer a reward of £1,000 for his recapture, and £300 for the arrest of any accomplice in his escape. | |
| 27-Nov-1865 | | Trials of the Fenian prisoners for treason-felony, by Special Commission, commence in Dublin, before the Right Hon. Justice Keogh and the Right Hon. Justice Fitzgerald. | |
| 1-Dec-1865 | | Thomas Clarke Luby found guilty and sentenced to penal servitude for 20 years. | |
| 6-Dec-1865 | | John O'Leary sentenced to penal servitude for 20 years. | |
| 7-Dec-1865 | | Michael Moore, the pikemaker, sentenced for 10 years. | |
| 9-Dec-1865 | | John Haltigan sentenced for 7 years. | |
| 12-Dec-1865 | | Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa sentenced for life; and the Judges adjourn until 4th January, 1866. | |
| 16-Jan-1866 | | In consequence of the discovery of concealed arms, the county and city of Dublin is "proclaimed," no person is allowed to appear with firearms, and the police are empowered to search for arms. | |
| 2-Feb-1866 | | The Special Commission for the trial of Fenian Conspirators terminates. Thirty-six prisoners were convicted or pleaded guilty, three were acquitted, and in one case the jury disagreed. | |