Britain & Ireland

Ireland & Britain

• 1801: Ireland incorporated into the United Kingom.
• Ireland ruled as an integral part of the UK from Westminster.
• Maj. population was Catholic, w/ Protestant settlers.
  • Protestants esp prominent in North-East.

Irish Nationalism

• Nationalist opposition to Union
  • They asked / protested for a repeal but they failed.
• Nationalists gradually moved towards support for Home Rule.
  • The land reform was a major issue.
• Late-1800s: Catholic church became increasingly involved in nationalist politics.
• Led to a 'Gaelic revival'.

Political Nationalism

• Charles Stewart Parnell became effective leader of Irish nationalists by 1880s.
• Electoral reform in 70s and 80s increased Irish voters and redistributed seats.
• 1885: Irish Parliamentary Party won 86 seats at Westminster.
• Weaker in Dublin and Ulster.

The Home Rule Question

• Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) pushed for Home…