Irish Parliamentary Party: established in the 19th century after the passing of the Catholic Relief Act (1829). Had seats in the House of Commons at Westminster. Aimed at achieving Home Rule (i.e. a degree of domestic self government) through parliamentary (legislative) means.
Sinn Fein = ourselves alone. Established in the early 20th century. Aimed at establishing an Irish Republic away from Westminster. Watch MC and listen to Sinn Fein principles as voiced by MC and DV.
Irish Volunteers: a militia funded in Dublin in 1913. It called for nationalists to arm themselves in defence of Home Rule to counteract the actions of the Ulster Volunteer Force, created previously in Ulster to fight against the implementation of Home Rule.
Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB): revolutionary secret organization that had its roots in the 1850s. It was committed to the establishment of an Irish republic through violent means. Its members heavily infiltrated the ranks of the IV.
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