The Society of United Irishmen was founded in Belfast on this day 234-years-ago. #UnitedIrishmen
Michael Dwyer, a leader in the United Irishmen and an insurgent captain in the 1798 Rebellion, died on this day 200-years-ago. #UnitedIrishmen | #MichaelDwyer
in the United cause, and in soliciting French assistance for a general insurrection. Tone died in 1798 in advance of his scheduled execution, probably, as modern scholars generally believe, by his own hand. 2/2
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Ireland Commemorates 227th Anniversary of 1798 Rebellion for Liberty and Equality
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Thank you to Mercedes Rochelle for hosting me on her Historical Fiction #blog talking about the #UnitedIrishmen as the inspiration for #theballadofmarykearney historicalfictionblog.com/the-ballad-o... #historicalfiction @histnovsoc.bsky.social @historia-hwa.bsky.social @cathiedunn.bsky.social
Symbol of the United Irishmen in 1790s with a picture of a harp with the banner reading “It is new strung and shall be heard” with another banner reading “Equality” above it. The United Irishmen were both Catholic and Protestant, mainly dissenters - Presbyterians, who rose up against the English in 1798 but who were ultimately defeated.
Is the spirit of ‘98 re-emerging? #1798rising #unitedIrishmen “It is new strung and shall be heard”.
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Artwork for a new pin badge next month 👌 It is new strung and shall be heard. #UnitedIrishmen 🇮🇪
📍 Next time you’re exploring Belfast, step inside this hidden gem to soak in its peaceful atmosphere and timeless charm.
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Really enjoyed yesterday’s sell-out tour with this wonderful group of people! #UnitedIrishmen #1798rebellion. Our next tour is on Sunday 15th December and tickets are available here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/sai...
On Oct 14, 1791, a group of revolutionaries first met in #Belfast under a republican flag of liberte, egalite, & fraternité.
The Society of #UnitedIrishmen pledged to unite all citizens in "civil, political and religious liberty" & to break #Ireland’s chains of colonial bondage.
The Society of United Irishmen was founded in Belfast on this day 233-years-ago. #UnitedIrishmen 🧵
Aware that we're discussing change #sharedfuture where other small group saw better Ireland #UnitedIrishmen @thelinenhall #CivicConversation