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Police raid on the National Rent Offices at Loughrea, Ireland, 1887
Police raid on the National Rent Offices at Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. A scene during the Irish Land League agitation. Founded in 1879, with Charles Stewart Parnell as its president, the Irish Land League campaigned on behalf of tenant farmers with the intention of reducing rents to a fair level. Its ultimate objective was to provide tenants with the opportunity of owning the land they worked on. The League organised rent strikes, which led to evictions by police acting on behalf of landlords in what became known as the Land War, which lasted from 1880 until 1892. A print from The Illustrated London News, 1st January 1887
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Police Raid on the National Rent Offices at Loughrea, Ireland, 1887 - A Glimpse into the Irish Land League Agitation
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. This print captures a pivotal moment during the Irish Land League agitation in 1887. The scene unfolds within the walls of the National Rent Offices in Loughrea, Ireland, as police officers carry out a raid. The Irish Land League, established in 1879 under Charles Stewart Parnell's leadership, fought tirelessly for tenant farmers' rights and fair rent reductions. Their ultimate goal was to empower these tenants with land ownership. The image depicts an intense confrontation between law enforcement and agitators amidst an atmosphere charged with anger and surprise. Furniture is overturned as men engage in a dispute over their livelihoods. This snapshot from The Illustrated London News provides us with insight into what became known as the "Land War" lasting from 1880 to 1892. As we delve deeper into this monochrome engraving, it becomes evident that this image symbolizes more than just a police raid; it represents a struggle for justice and equality. It serves as a metaphor for the unrest felt by countless individuals who faced eviction due to rent strikes organized by the Irish Land League. In County Galway's heartland lies Loughrea—a location forever etched in history through this powerful photograph. Here we witness dedicated professionals fulfilling their duty while inciting rage and fury among those fighting against injustice. This remarkable piece of heritage reminds us of Ireland's tumultuous past—of brave souls who dared to challenge oppressive systems—and invites reflection upon how far society has come since then.
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