The Rise and Birth of Irish Nationalism

The Rise and Birth of Irish Nationalism

1. Birth of Nationalism

   • By 1770 Irish nationalism began to demand more power for themselves and the Dublin Parliament.
   • The Nationalists were Catholic and Presbyterian. They armed themselves in preparation for a rebellion.
   • They called themselves the United Irishmen and were led by Theobald Wolfe Tone and they wanted to "break the connection" between Ireland and Britain and to unite "catholic, protestant and dissenter".

2. 1798 Rebellion