The 1798 Rebellion

Wed, 24 May 2000 10:56:58 +0000
Loyalism, Republicanism, Sectarianism, History, National, Magazine, Analysis, Andrew N Flood

In 1798 Ireland was shook by a mass rebellion for democratic rights and against British rule. 200 years later 1798 continues to loom over Irish politics. The bi-centenary, co-inciding with the 'Peace process', has attracted considerable discussion, with the formation of local history groups, the holding of conferences and a high level of interest in the TV documentaries and books published around the event.