The seven final members included Thomas Clarke, Sean MacDermott, Patrick Pearse, Eamonn Ceannt, Joseph Plunkett, James Connolly, and Thomas MacDonagh ("The background"). ... The four portraits can be easily identified as four of the leaders of the IRB, Countess Constance Markiewicz, Patrick Pearse, Thomas MacDonagh, and Major John MacBride, the latter the estranged husband of Maud Gonne (Meyer), who are referred to by "that woman", "this man" "this other" and "this other man" respectively (Jeffares 226-28). ... Being overwhelmed by emotions the...

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Patrick in Ireland. ... Druids are able to gather together more easily and with greater frequency due to the conveniences of modern transportation allowing larger numbers to gather from greater distances than in previous times. ... They were able to adapt to the enforced religion while at the same time continuing to practice their own religion in secret. ...

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Patrick to Ireland in AD 432. ... Before independence people outside of Ireland often suggested that Irish Catholics were not able for a self-government, it was important for Ireland to prove the world wrong. ... From de Valera's it was the prefect chance to show case Ireland to the world that they are independent from England, that they're able to organise an international event and to improve relations with the Catholic Church. ...

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Language is one of the most important components of self-identification; without knowing ones native language, one would lack a sense of belonging and would not be able to identify his or her original belief system. ... By doing this the king of Munster was able to harmonize different political backgrounds with genealogies so that various strands of tradition could be unified as one. ... Patrick spread further through Ireland, I believe that Cu Chulainn, who is the hero of the Ulstermen in The Tain was originally a part of the Book of Invasions. ... Patrick, and those who were from Ireland wer...

• Word Count: 2908
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• Grade Level: High School