Fenian Rising Plans Finalized
On May 16, 1866, the leadership of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB), also known as the Fenians, convened in Dublin to finalize their plans for a nationwide uprising against British rule. Chaired by James Stephens, the meeting underscored both the ambitious scope of their revolutionary aspirations and the practical challenges they faced. Discussions highlighted significant limitations in arms and resources, alongside the persistent threat posed by effective British intelligence operations, which ultimately hampered the Fenian movement's military preparedness.
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