The Society for Irish Church Missions to the Roman Catholics, 1849-1950

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The book explores the Society for Irish Church Missions to the Roman Catholics, tracing its origins during the Irish famine and its evolution through the early Irish Free State. It highlights the interplay of religious, social, political, and economic factors in its foundation and growth, revealing its significant scale by the mid-1850s. The author analyzes the mission's influence on the political landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, incorporating contemporary sources and folklore to assess its lasting impact on inter-faith dynamics in modern Ireland.