Fenian movement

The Fenian movement was a 19th-century Irish nationalist organization that sought to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish republic. Originating among Irish immigrants in the United States and Ireland, it included groups like the Irish Republican Brotherhood. Fenians engaged in covert activities, including planned uprisings and revolutionary efforts, aiming to achieve Irish independence through force if necessary. Their actions contributed to Irish political activism and inspired later independence movements, emphasizing national self-determination and resistance to colonial rule.