The Fenian Rising 1867: Ireland's Failed Revolution

In 1867, the Irish Republican Brotherhood attempted a nationwide insurrection against British rule. This episode explores the Fenian Rising—a rebellion that failed on the battlefield but succeeded in shaping Irish nationalism for generations. We delve into the founding of the IRB in Dublin and America, the leadership of James Stephens and Thomas Clarke Luby, and the botched uprising that saw isolated skirmishes in counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick, and Dublin. Learn about the Manchester Martyrs—three Fenians executed for the rescue of prisoners that resulted in a policeman's death—and the bombing campaign in England that followed. Discover how the Fenians inspired later movements, from the Land League to the Easter Rising, and why their legacy endures as a symbol of armed resistance. Featuring the Catalpa rescue, the Clerkenwell explosion, and the role of Irish-American funding, this episode reveals how a failed revolt transformed into a powerful political force. #FenianRising #IrishRepublicanBrotherhood #JamesStephens #ThomasClarkeLuby #ManchesterMartyrs #CatalpaRescue #ClerkenwellExplosion #IrishNationalism #1867 #HomeRule #EasterRising #LandLeague #IrishAmerica #Fenianism #HistoryOfIreland #Revolution #19thCentury #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo