Fenians

The Fenians were members of a 19th-century Irish nationalist movement that sought to end British rule in Ireland and promote Irish independence. Emerging in the 1850s, they organized societies in both Ireland and among Irish immigrants in the United States. The movement was characterized by its revolutionary tactics, including armed uprisings and attempts to influence politics. The Fenians sought to unite Irish people based on ideas of nationalism, cultural identity, and self-determination. Their legacy significantly influenced later Irish nationalist movements and struggles for independence, especially during the early 20th century.