Irish republicanism facts for kids
Irish republicanism (Irish: poblachtánachas Éireannach) is the political movement for the unity and independence of Ireland. Irish republicans view British rule in any part of Ireland as illegitimate (against the law).
Images for kids
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Map of Ireland in 1609 showing the major Plantations of Ireland
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Wolfe Tone circa 1794. Tone is considered by many as the father of Irish Republicanism
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The Battle of Killala marked the end of the rising
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Depiction of Robert Emmet's trial
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William Smith O'Brien, leader of the Young Ireland movement
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Some of the founding members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood
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A depiction of the Easter Rising
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Seán Hogan's IRA flying column during the Irish War of Independence.
See also
In Spanish: Republicanismo irlandés para niños
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