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Loyal National Repeal Association of Ireland

 Organization

Historical Note

Irish politician Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847), known as "The Liberator," was the leader of the movement for the repeal of the Act of Union (1800) between Great Britain and Ireland. O'Connell founded the Association in 1841. Located in Dublin, the organization sought to demonstrate overwhelming popular support for the Repeal to the British Government. By 1846 the organization had lost its political influence as O'Connell's health declined and the Irish public turned its attention from Repeal to the economic and social catastrophe of the Great Famine.

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Loyal National Repeal Association of Ireland scrapbook

 Collection
Abstract

The Loyal National Repeal Association of Ireland scrapbook contains primarily ephemeral material relating to the operation of the association, including membership cards, tickets, broadsides, certificates, cards, and forms.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1837-1864