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‘Ours cannot be a secret society…’: The National Brotherhood of St Patrick in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1861-1864.

All but forgotten today, the National Brotherhood of St Patrick set the pattern for nationalist celebrations of St Patrick’s Day on Tyneside. But was it really a front for the Irish Republican Brotherhood rather than just a social club? This post will tell the story of this organisation and explore its relationship with the Fenians. […]