Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

The plans of the United Irishmen were well known to the Government, which had spies everywhere, even in the innermost circles of the society. Nevertheless, the leaders were for several months permitted to enjoy a fancied security, and to mature their schemes at home and abroad without interference. At length, in March 1798, the blow [...]

The Union William Pitt the great English prime minister had long resolved upon a legislative union between England and Ireland : he believed the proper time had now come; and made very careiul preparations for his purpose. At the opening of 1799 the marquis of Corn- ,walhs was lord lieutenant and lord Castlereagh was chief [...]