Development of Irish Nationalism
Development of Irish Nationalism
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Catholic Association
To unite Irish Catholics into a unified political movement and secure
Catholic emancipation.
Catholic rent to foster a sense of involvement and loyalty and to raise funds for the movement.
Mobilised support through the Catholic Church, who gave their support to the movement.
‘awakened the political consciousness of the Irish masses’ .
Wrenched Catholic Emancipation from a hostile government and king.
Associated nationalism with Catholicism – limited possible support right from the start.
1840
The Repeal Association
To secure a repeal of the Union. However, O’Connell was committed to the British connection and was not fighting for independence.
Repeal Rent
Catholic Church
Monster Meetings
The Irish people were not really interested in repeal of the Union, especially after 1845 when the Famine swept through Ireland – a starving and tired people could hardly have much interest in a political movement that had so little chance of success
1848
Young Ireland
They looked back to Wolfe Tone and their ultimate aim was independence for Ireland. However, under the influence of Finton Laylor who argued that ……… and they also committed to land reform.
Violent Rebellion (1848)
The rebellion was a complete failure, but the Young Ireland movement left an important legacy.
1867
Fenians established
An independent Ireland
Violence – ultimately, a mass rebellion like that of Wolfe Tone.
The Fenians were always a minority in the national movement, and their actions tended to arouse hostility rather than admiration in Ireland. However, their atrocities in the 60’s motivated men like Gladstone into a program of reform for Ireland. This was perhaps their most surprising and unintended legacy.
However, the Fenian movement stayed alive throughout the period, and was ready to play an important role in the revival of republicanism after 1914, and played an
18
Catholic Association
To unite Irish Catholics into a unified political movement and secure
Catholic emancipation.
Catholic rent to foster a sense of involvement and loyalty and to raise funds for the movement.
Mobilised support through the Catholic Church, who gave their support to the movement.
‘awakened the political consciousness of the Irish masses’ .
Wrenched Catholic Emancipation from a hostile government and king.
Associated nationalism with Catholicism – limited possible support right from the start.
1840
The Repeal Association
To secure a repeal of the Union. However, O’Connell was committed to the British connection and was not fighting for independence.
Repeal Rent
Catholic Church
Monster Meetings
The Irish people were not really interested in repeal of the Union, especially after 1845 when the Famine swept through Ireland – a starving and tired people could hardly have much interest in a political movement that had so little chance of success
1848
Young Ireland
They looked back to Wolfe Tone and their ultimate aim was independence for Ireland. However, under the influence of Finton Laylor who argued that ……… and they also committed to land reform.
Violent Rebellion (1848)
The rebellion was a complete failure, but the Young Ireland movement left an important legacy.
1867
Fenians established
An independent Ireland
Violence – ultimately, a mass rebellion like that of Wolfe Tone.
The Fenians were always a minority in the national movement, and their actions tended to arouse hostility rather than admiration in Ireland. However, their atrocities in the 60’s motivated men like Gladstone into a program of reform for Ireland. This was perhaps their most surprising and unintended legacy.
However, the Fenian movement stayed alive throughout the period, and was ready to play an important role in the revival of republicanism after 1914, and played an