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The Fenian Rising and the Dream of American Support
In 1867, a group of Irish nationalists known as the Fenians launched a desperate uprising against British rule in Ireland. Unlike previous rebellions that relied on local levies or foreign invasion fleets, this movement was fueled by thousands of Irish veterans from the American Civil War who had returned home with military experience and a deep resentment toward Britain. This episode explores the chaotic events of March and May 1867, focusing on the failed rescue of Charles Stewart Parnell from a police van and the subsequent execution of the Manchester Martyrs. We examine how the Fenian…
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