Young Irelander Rebellion of 1848

The Young Irelander Rebellion of 1848 was an uprising in Ireland driven by a group of nationalists seeking independence from Britain. Inspired by European revolutionary ideals, they aimed to inspire Irish self-rule through force if necessary. The rebellion was part of a broader context of political unrest during the European Revolutions of 1848. It was suppressed within a few days, but it symbolized growing Irish national consciousness and "the fight for freedom." The event highlighted tensions between peaceful reform efforts and radical actions in Ireland's quest for independence.