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... controverisal Act of Union 1801. In this issue, we take at look at the realities of its passing. WITH memories of the 1898 United Irishmen’s rebellion still fresh, the authorities realised they would have to tread carefully if the Act of Union was to be passed ...

An area rich in history

... historic times. Mallusk piayed a key role in the activities of the United irishmen, and one of their leaders, Jemmy Hope, is buried in the locai cemetery. Close by at Roughfort, the United Irishmen assembled under the command of Henry Joy McCracken before the ...

Published: Wednesday 07 February 2001
Newspaper: Ballymena Weekly Telegraph
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 398 | Page: 61 | Tags: none

Westminster Election 1983 John Hume takes Foyle seat

... Parliament there.’ He was ‘fighting the election on two fronts, against the challenge from Sinn Fein and the challenge of a united voice of Unionism.’ Martin Mc Guinness dismissed the SDLP claims, retorting that an SDLP victory would not change anything ...

Published: Tuesday 27 February 2001
Newspaper: Derry Journal
County: Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 862 | Page: 20 | Tags: none

ll Times I Ballycarry drama

... story of the district’s past, while a variety of characters will feature, including Vikings, a monk, Scottish settlers, United Irishmen, and many others. ...

Published: Thursday 01 March 2001
Newspaper: Larne Times
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 110 | Page: 10 | Tags: none

Drama steps hack to the future!

... story of the district's past, while a variety of characters will feature, including Vikings, a monk, Scottish settlers, United Irishmen, and many others. A dancing group will also be performing as part of the event, with songs, poems and drama all included ...

BBC 2

... of the Pops+Plus. (T) 92035 THE DOLMEN. In the year 1797 General Lake takes a vow that he will destroy the Society of United Irishmen. (S) 44300966 OUR ROVING REPORTER. Quirky reports. 23506527 SUNDAY GRANDSTAND. Presented by Sue Barker. 1.35 Ski Sunday ...

Published: Sunday 11 March 2001
Newspaper: Sunday Life
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 255 | Page: 40 | Tags: none

| ETTERS TO THE

... on the core prinpendence and even fur- ciples of republicanism’. ther back to the time of Sinn Fein have not Tone and the United Irish- adhered to the core prinmen. . L. , . ciples of republicanism But that's as far as we Education Minister Martin McGuinness ...

Published: Tuesday 20 March 2001
Newspaper: Derry Journal
County: Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 1445 | Page: 10 | Tags: none

e U e InEßimegor S el

... of 1798 affected much of the country near Glenavy. The nearest recorded incident seems to '-wmumm“m”“'mm“ a with the United Irishmen. At the end of the eighteenth century Glenavy started bhmnd to medium farms, and as Belfast grew, gardening became a feature ...

Published: Friday 30 March 2001
Newspaper: Ulster Star
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 564 | Page: 33 | Tags: none

A day off to look forward to

... RISING gentleman debtor who, The aftermath of the although imprisoned for 1798 Rising saw many failure to pay his bills, United Irishmen manages to enjoy his imprisoned in time in gaol with rented Downpatrick following rooms, extra food, the battles of Sajntfiel§ ...

Published: Friday 04 May 2001
Newspaper: Ulster Star
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 775 | Page: 24 | Tags: none

New publication looks at history ot Irish Methodists

... tics thodists have typically been of a unionst persuasion. In 1798 they were on the side of the government against the United Irishmen. Similarly, the church was against Catholic Emancipation, repeal of the Union and Home Rule. Cooney cites such loyalty ...

Published: Wednesday 23 May 2001
Newspaper: Ballymena Weekly Telegraph
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 707 | Page: 10 | Tags: none

New hook looks at history cf;‘;‘;’r',m“ of Methodism in Ireland for Christ Church funds

... Methodists have typically been of a unionist persuasion. In 1798 they were on the side of the government against the United Irishmen, and similarly against Catholic Emancipation, repeal of the Union and Home Rule. Cooney cites such lovalty to 'King and ...

Published: Wednesday 23 May 2001
Newspaper: Londonderry Sentinel
County: Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 748 | Page: 10 | Tags: none

i hat was once little more than a workers’ settlement for the imposing Shane’s Castle estate, Randalstown is now a

... the strategic importance of the town through the ages will be well known. it was for example, a major target for the United Irishmen during the rebellion of 1798 and was the scene of some fierce skirmishing prior to the disaster which befell the insurgents ...

Published: Wednesday 13 June 2001
Newspaper: Ballymena Weekly Telegraph
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 640 | Page: 26 | Tags: none