Irish National Land League

The Irish National Land League, founded in 1879, was a political organization advocating for the rights of tenant farmers in Ireland. It aimed to reduce land rents, promote fair treatment, and eventually secure land ownership for tenants. The league organized protests, boycotts, and legal actions to pressure landlords and the government for reform. It played a key role in the Land War, a struggle for economic justice and social reform, unifying Irish tenants and challenging the dominance of absentee landlords. The league's efforts significantly influenced land reform laws in Ireland and contributed to the country's push for independence.