Fenian Brotherhood — The Fenian Brotherhood was an Irish Republican organization founded in the United States in 1850s by John O Mahony and Michael Doheny. [Ryan, pg.92. The first organisation was known as the Emmet Monument Association, founded in the early part of… … Wikipedia
Fenian — The Fenians, both the Fenian Brotherhood and Irish Republican Brotherhood, were fraternal organisations dedicated to the establishment of an independent Irish Republic in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. The name Fenians was first… … Wikipedia
Fenian Rising — The Fenian Rising of 1867 (Irish: Éirí Amach na bhFiann, 1867, IPA: [ˈeːɾʲiː əˈmˠax n̪ˠə ˈvʲiən̪ˠ]) was a rebellion against British rule in Ireland, organised by the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB). After the suppression of the Irish… … Wikipedia
movement — /moohv meuhnt/, n. 1. the act, process, or result of moving. 2. a particular manner or style of moving. 3. Usually, movements. actions or activities, as of a person or a body of persons. 4. Mil., Naval. a change of position or location of troops… … Universalium
Fenian — Fe·ni·an || fiËnjÉ™n n. member of the Fenian movement (secret revolutionary society in Ireland and the U.S.) … English contemporary dictionary
Fenian — [fē′nē ən, fēn′yən] n. [< pl. of Ir Gael Fiann, the old militia of Ireland, after Finn, Fionn, hero of Irish tradition: assoc. with OIr fēne, inhabitant of Ireland] 1. any of a group of legendary military heroes of ancient Ireland ☆ 2. a… … English World dictionary
Fenian Raids — The Fenian Brotherhood is said to have been formed about 1858 in Ireland and the United States, the object being to liberate Ireland from its connection with England, and establish a republic. A history of the movement in Ireland will be found … The makers of Canada
James Stephens (Fenian) — James Stephens (1824 28 April 1901) was an Irish Republican and the founding member of the Fenian movement in Dublin in 1858, later to become known as the I.R.B. or Irish Republican Brotherhood. [Cronin, The McGarrity Papers pg. 11] [Ryan, The… … Wikipedia
John Savage (Fenian) — John Savage (December 13, 1828 – October 9, 1888) was a poet, journalist and author. A member of both the Young Irelanders and the Fenians. Early lifeJohn Savage, who was born in Dublin on 13 December, 1828. As a young Art student in Dublin he… … Wikipedia
Michael Barrett (Fenian) — Michael Barrett (executed 26 May 1868) was born in Drumnagreshial in the Ederney area of County Fermanagh. In his adult years he became a member of the Fenians. Barrett was the last man to be publicly hanged in England, for his part in the… … Wikipedia
