Proclamation of the Irish Republic
POBLACHT NA hÉIREANN THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT OF THE IRISH REPUBLIC TO THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND (more…) Read More
September 3, 2024
Politics
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… Read More
January 1, 2025
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… Read More
January 1, 2025
Countess Markievicz (1868-1927)
The Countess Constance Markievicz is an iconic figure in Irish nationalist and republican myth. (more…) Read More
August 20, 2024
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… Read More
August 20, 2024
James Craig 1871-1940
James Craig the 1st Viscount Craigavon was the son of millionaire James and Eleanor (nee Browne) Craig. The family was… Read More
August 20, 2024
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… Read More
August 20, 2024
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… Read More
August 20, 2024
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… Read More
August 20, 2024
The Society of United Irishmen: Ireland's Revolutionary Vanguard
The Society of United Irishmen, founded in 1791, played a pivotal role in Ireland’s struggle for freedom during the late… Read More
January 5, 2025
The Effects of the Penal Laws Upon Irish Society
As the 18th century progressed, the anti-Catholic penal laws were strengthened and had a profound effect upon all aspects of … Read More
August 20, 2024
Daniel O’Connell (1775 - 1847): The Liberator
Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847) was a prominent Irish political leader and advocate for Catholic rights during the early 19th century. [...] Read More
September 1, 2024