Rights and the Rule of Law

Discover more about the United Irishmen their rebellions and how they fought for democratic change in Ireland.

Find out why Ireland and the United Irishmen were so influenced by the French Revolution.

Find out how Ireland's Catholic population reacted to the Act of Union in 1801.

Discover how the Act of Union led to a rise in unionism in Ireland and opposition to Home Rule.

Find out how Home Rule and Nationalists' desire for self governance changed Ireland.

Discover the factors that contributed to Unionist objections to Home Rule and their campaign and strategy against it.