Above : Irish Church From 19th Century THE Fenian outbreak had both enraged and astonished the English people. They had believed that the Irish had no longer any cause to be dis¬contented with the rule of the British Government; that, in point of fact, they were not discontented. At first indignation was the more prominent feeling, but, when this had had time to cool, the more thoughtful began to seek an explanation, not chiefly of the actions of the Fenian themselves, ... Read More

The Cause of Strife If there had been no additional disturbing influences after the reign of Henry VIII, it is probable that Ireland would have begun to settle clown, and that there would have been no serious or prolonged resistance. But now two new elements of discord were introduced; for the government entered on the task of forcing the Irish people to become Protestant; and at the same time they began to plant various parts ... Read More