1867 Manchester Martyrs execution

The Manchester Martyrs were three Irish nationalists executed in 1867 for their role in a violent incident aimed at aiding Irish rebels. They were involved in a shootout at a UK prison fighting to free two Irish comrades, which resulted in the death of a police officer. The British government sentenced them to death, claiming they had committed murder. Many in Ireland and beyond viewed them as heroes fighting against British oppression, turning them into martyrs. Their execution heightened tensions between Ireland and Britain and symbolized the struggle for Irish independence.