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Event / Ireland 1843
Meeting of the Repeal Association at the Corn Exchange in Dublin
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1843 Association Corn Dublin Exchange Meeting Repeal
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intensity and passion of the Repeal Association's meeting held at the Corn Exchange in Dublin, Ireland, in 1843. The Repeal Association was a political organization that advocated for the repeal of the Union between Great Britain and Ireland, which many Irish nationalists believed denied them fair representation and economic self-determination. The Corn Exchange, a large and imposing building, serves as an apt backdrop for this historic event. The room is filled with a sea of men, all dressed in their Sunday best, who have gathered to discuss and debate the future of their country. The atmosphere is electric, with fiery speeches and impassioned pleas for Irish independence ringing through the air. The banners and posters that adorn the walls and windows of the Exchange reflect the association's commitment to the cause. One banner reads "Ireland shall be free or the whole world shall bleed," while another declares "Repeal the Union." The men in the crowd hold up their hats in a show of solidarity and support for the cause. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Irish history, when the desire for self-determination and independence was at its peak. The meeting at the Corn Exchange marked a turning point in the Repeal Association's efforts to gain support for their cause and ultimately led to the Irish Rebellion of 1848. This image is a powerful reminder of the rich and complex history of Ireland and the struggles that its people have faced in their quest for sovereignty and self-governance.
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