Loughrea, 'That Den of Infamy': The Land War in Co. Galway, 1879-82
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In Ireland, during the Land War of 1879-1882, Galway was regarded as dangerously disturbed because of the large number of agrarian incidents reported. These included murders, the wounding of persons and animals, arson, widespread boycotting, and intimidation. In an attempt to restore public order, the authorities implemented repressive legislation in the form of two Coercion Acts in 1881 and 1882. The result was the arrest and internment without trial of 166 individuals, the majority in the Loughrea and Athenry police districts. In Loughrea, there was a sense that the town was under siege because of the intimidating presence of military and police. Extensive research - in primary sources, newspapers, and official records - places the events in the social and political context of the time and paints a rich picture of the contribution made by local activists during a tumultuous period in Irish history.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1846825113
ISBN13:9781846825118
Release Date:July 2014
Publisher:Four Courts Press
Length:190 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 9.3"
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