Fenians - Wikipedia In Australia, Fenian is used as a pejorative term for those members of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) who have Australian Republican views similar to those who support Irish unification
Fenian | Irish Rebellion, Nationalism, Revolution | Britannica Fenian, member of an Irish nationalist secret society active chiefly in Ireland, the United States, and Britain, especially during the 1860s The name derives from the Fianna Eireann, the legendary band of Irish warriors led by the fictional Finn MacCumhaill (MacCool)
Who Were The Fenians In Irish History? - The Irish Parlor Their name, ‘Fenians’, stems from the ancient Irish Fenian Cycle, a collection of folklore and mythological tales associated with legendary Irish warriors and heroes Inspired by this rich heritage, the Fenians sought to reclaim Ireland’s independence and promote Irish culture
Fenians History A Fenian circle was like a regiment: a colonel, the ‘centre’ or ‘A’ recruited nine ‘B’s or captains, who recruited ‘C’s or sergeants who each chose nine ‘D’s—the rank and file privates Outside of the United States in the British Empire, Fenian circles operated clandestinely
Fenian Brotherhood - Wikipedia The Fenian Brotherhood (Irish: Bráithreachas na bhFíníní) was an Irish republican organisation founded in the United States in 1858 by John O'Mahony and Michael Doheny [1][2] It was a precursor to Clan na Gael, a sister organisation to the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB)
Fenian Historical Society | Honoring the memory of the . . . The mission of the Fenian Historical Society (FHS) is to honor the memory of the members of the Fenian Brotherhood and Sisterhood by recognizing their significant role in the struggle to restore the independence of Ireland
Fenian Risings for Irish Independence - EBSCO The Fenian Brotherhood, established by key figures like James Stephens and John O'Mahony, sought to rally support among Irish immigrants in the United States and orchestrated armed revolts, including the notable Fenian raids into Canada during the 1860s
The Fenians: An Overview - The Irish Story The Fenian movement pioneered the principles of modern Irish Republicanism, but its history is as full of splits and internal acrimony as great successes Nevertheless, the movement’s influence over nearly 70 years of Irish history means they cannot be ignored