United Irish League
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The United Irish League was a nationalist political party in Ireland, launched 23 January 1898 with the motto "The Land for the People". Its objective to be achieved through agrarian agitation and lan
William O'Brien, founder of the United Irish League.
The Irish People (29 February 1908), the official newspaper of the UIL
John Redmond MP, first leader of the United Irish League.
Timothy Harrington, MP for the League and tenant farmers' representative.
Michael Davitt
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Michael Davitt was an Irish republican activist for a variety of causes, especially Home Rule and land reform. Following an eviction when he was four years old, Davitt's family migrated to England. He
Lazybeds for potato cultivation, County Mayo
Land League poster from the No Rent Manifesto period
Portrait of Davitt by Napoleon Sarony, holding Land League sign
Portrait of Davitt by William Orpen, c. 1906