Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

Above : Picture Of James Fitzgerald From what has been said it will be clear that Ireland, so far from desiring a Union, was, on the whole, very decidedly opposed to it, and that, in order to carry the measure, Pitt would be obliged to make use of every means at his disposal, if not [...]

Above : Illustrating Picture Of Sir John Parnell (Sitting The In Middle) In A Meeting During the seven months which intervened before Parliament sat again the Government was not idle. Every effort was made to influence public opinion in favour of the Union, or, failing this, to produce at least an appearance of acquiescence or [...]