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Peel's panacea for Ireland, April 1849 |
Landing of Queen Victoria in Ireland, August 1849 |
The new Irish still, August 1849 |
The fiery cross, August 1851 |
The pope's brass band, May 1853 |
![]() Sir Robert Peel, speaking in the House of Commons, developed his own views on Ireland, and suggested a plan for the redemption of landed property in that country. |
![]() Her Majesty the Queen visited Ireland and was received with great enthusiasm by her loyal Irish people. |
![]() Some remarkable discoveries as to the useful properties of Irish bog were made known at this time. |
![]() The Ecclesiastical Tithes Bill passed in the House of Lords without a division. In Ireland, Drs. Cullen and Cahill made treasonable and ridiculous harangues, but the Government had the good sense to let them proceed unchecked. |
![]() The Irish section of the House of Commons was designated 'The Pope's Brass Band'. |
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