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An organisation established in Belfast in 1791 which fought for political reform by bringing Irishmen of all religions together.
A picture that exaggerates or distorts to make someone or something look inferior.
Information or rumours widely spread to help or harm someone or something.
The battle in 1690 that took place between the Catholic King James and the Protestant William of Orange for the throne of England.
Members of the Church of Ireland, which is a branch of the Church of England, who view the monarch of England as the head of the Church.
Protestant Ascendancy A term used to describe members of the Anglican community in Ireland who enjoyed great political and economic power and privileges in the eighteenth century.
Catholic Committee A group set up to campaign against the Penal Laws.
Catholic Emancipation The right of Catholics to vote in elections and to be politicians. Peep-o-Day Boys Orange Order
The Act of Union (1801)
The Liberator
Protestant vigilante group who protected Protestants using violence. Organisation established to protect the Protestant population from Catholics.
The law that dissolved the Irish Parliament and merged it with the British Parliament in London.
The name given to Daniel O’Connell after he successfully campaigned to allow Catholics become MPs.