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While the term originated in the US, it generally is applied to Irish Nationalist or Irish Republicans.
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What was the major problem facing the confederation?
The Trent Incident, The St. Albans Raid, The Civil War, the Fenians, Manifest Destiny, and the end of trade
What does the surname McGinn mean?
When I was in Ireland it was explained to me like this. McGinn was originally Mag Fionn. Mag or Mc meaning - son of. Fionn or any variant such as Finn, Fenian, Ginn, Glynn, or Flynn. All refer to the Fenians. So as it was described to me by an older irish man. Mag Fionn, or McGinn basically mean Sons of the Fenians. Or sons of the Irish warriors. It was also told to me that there were 4 original counties. We originally come from Ulster. But you can find alot of McGinn's in Amagh. Fionn is translated sometimes as Fair in complexion. This has been said it was meant in a mean way by vikings. In otherwords we were not pale and blonde, but the opposite dark haired, and complexion.
Who was Isaac Butt and what did he do for Ireland?
Issac Butt (September 6, 1813 - May 5, 1879) was the founder and first leader of a number of parties and organisations, including the Irish Metropolitan Conservative Society in 1836, the Home Government Association in 1870 and in 1874 the Home Rule League, subsequently known as the Irish Parliamentary Party. He also founded the Dublin University Magazine and for much of his life was a member of the Irish Conservative Party. Butt was born in Glenfin, Donegal, the son of a Protestant rector. He began his career as a Tory politician on Dublin Corporation. A brilliant barrister, he defended Irish leader Daniel O'Connell in court. His experiences during the Famine led him to move from being an Irish unionist and an Orangeman to becoming a believer in home rule. This led to his involvement in Irish nationalist politics and the foundation of the Home Rule League. Butt was instrumental in fostering links between Constitutional and Revolutionary nationalism through his representation of members of the Fenians Society in court. Butt gained notoriety for both himself and the Home Rule League as well as Fenians executed in England (the Manchester Martyrs incident.) Butt's personal life was notorious. His chaotic finances led to a number of stays in a debtor's prison, while his sexual proclivities achieved legendary status, with members of his various parties describing his speeches being interrupted by heckling from women with whom he had fathered children. He resigned the leadership in 1879 and was replaced by William Shaw, who in turn was replaced by Charles Stewart Parnell in 1880. He died in 5 May 1879 in Clonskeagh in Dublin.His remains were brought by train to Stranorlar, Co Donegal where he is bured in a corner of the Church of Ireland cemetery beneath a tree in which he used to sit and dream as a boy.
When was Fenians Johnstown GAA created?
Fenians Johnstown GAA was created in 1968.
What has the author Michael Crawford written?
Michael Crawford has written: 'The Fenians' -- subject(s): Fenians, History
Did the Fenians take over Britain?
No.
What has the author Keith Amos written?
Keith Amos has written: 'The Fenians in Australia, 1865-1880' -- subject(s): History, Irish, Fenians
Did the fenians help Canada become a nation?
When the Fenians sent armed raids across the Canadian border the Canadians were alarmed. The Canadians were so shocked that it caused them to band together and they became one strong nation on guard against the Fenians. though the Fenians did take part in Canada becoming one strong united nation the real main reason in the annextation bill.
Did the Fenian's win against the British?
no the Fenians lost
Was the Fenian rising in 1867 nationalist or unionist?
the Fenians were a Nationalist group
What was the name of the Irish radicals who tried to invade Canada?
The Fenians (Fenian Brotherhood).
Were the fenians terrorists?
Yes, the definition of a terrorist is someone who uses violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims. Which is exactly what they did
What are the lyrics to the ballad of catalpa?
A noble whale ship and commander was called the Catalpa, they sayCame out to Western Australia and took six poor Fenians awaySo come all you screw warders and jailers, remember Perth Regatta DayTake care of the rest of your Fenians, or the Yankees will steal them away(The Catalpa)
Why did the Fenians attack Canada?
the finians wanted to take hostage canada and ask brittian for thier country irland to be indipendent
Who were the fenians and what were their goals?
They rebelled against Britain because they wanted to be independant and have an Irish government.
