Politics

Arthur Griffith Founder of Sinn Féin
20th Century Period

The Founding of Sinn Féin In 1905

After the Parnell debacle of 1890, Irish nationalism, as a movement, was weakened by the lack of coherent leadership. It was a kaleidoscope of disparate groups, all following their own paths.

Arthur Griffith
20th Century Period

Arthur Griffith: The Father of Irish Sovereignty

Arthur Griffith, one of the most influential figures in the fight for Irish independence, played a pivotal role in the Irish War of Independence and in shaping the modern Irish state. As the founder of […]

History of Isaac Butt
19th Century Period

Isaac Butt and the Home Rule Movement

Isaac Butt was born in the Glenfin hamlet of Cloghan in County Donegal. His father was a Church of Ireland cleric in nearby the nearby town of Stranorlar.

History of James Craig
19th Century Period

James Craig 1871-1940

James Craig the 1st Viscount Craigavon was the son of millionaire James and Eleanor (nee Browne) Craig. The family was wealthy, their money coming from the distillation business.

The Repeal Movement
19th Century Period

The Repeal Movement & The Tithe War

After his success in achieving Catholic emancipation in 1829, Daniel O’ Connell’s next objective was the quest to repeal the Act of Union between Great Britain and Ireland.

Catholic Emancipation
19th Century Period

The Fight for Catholic Emancipation

The failure of the Union of Ireland with Great Britain was that in practical terms it did little to ease the terrible poverty endemic throughout the island.

Act Of Union 1801
19th Century Period

The Act of Union 1801

The Act of Union came into effect on January 1, 1801, joining Ireland to Great Britain, creating the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.