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O’Brien’s Organisation
Read Article: O’Brien’s OrganisationWilliam O’Brien has emerged as the chief organiser behind the renewed strength of constitutional nationalism, using the United Irish League to rebuild political activity from the parish upwards. In Limerick city and county, where land grievances, tenant insecurity and memories of eviction remained powerful, the League offered nationalists more than occasional election meetings. Local branches…
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National Network
Read Article: National NetworkParliamentary nationalism has acquired a powerful new local organisation following the acceptance of the United Irish League as the principal popular body supporting the reunited Irish Parliamentary Party. For nationalists throughout Limerick city and county, the arrangement promises to connect political representation at Westminster with campaigns concerning tenant rights, land purchase and the division of…
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Redmond Chosen
Read Article: Redmond ChosenNationalists throughout the city and county are today considering the election of John Redmond as chairman of the reunited Irish Parliamentary Party. His appointment follows the agreement that brought Parnellites and anti-Parnellites together after almost ten years of damaging division. Local supporters of Home Rule hope the choice will restore authority, discipline and purpose to…
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Party Reunited
Read Article: Party ReunitedNews of the reunion of the Irish Parliamentary Party has been received with keen interest throughout the city and county, where nationalist divisions have long influenced public meetings, elections and local loyalties. Parnellites and anti-Parnellites have now agreed to end nearly ten years of hostility and restore a single parliamentary organisation. Supporters of Home Rule…
