02557cam a22003253u 4500 12853 UtSlPG 20260610133314.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Sullivan, A. M. (Alexander Martin), 1830-1884 The "Wearing of the Green," or The Prosecuted Funeral Procession Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-07-08 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Martin Pettit and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Wearing of the Green," or The Prosecuted Funeral Procession by A. M. Sullivan is a historical narrative produced in the late 19th century, specifically 1868. The text revolves around the profound national sorrow and outrage that erupted in Ireland following the executions of three Irish Fenians—Allen, Larkin, and O'Brien—who were hanged for their alleged involvement in terrorism, causing public opinion to rally in mourning and protest. Sullivan details the ceremonial funeral processions organized as a response to these executions, illustrating the deep intertwining of religion, nationalism, and protest within Irish society. The opening of the narrative outlines the immediate emotional fallout in Ireland following the Manchester executions, depicting the shock and grief that gripped the nation. It highlights how the Catholic clergy took the initiative to mourn publicly, leading to a series of Requiem Masses that symbolically connected the deceased to the collective national pride and despair. This emotional tide flooded into organized funeral processions in various cities, particularly Cork and Dublin, emphasizing the importance of the dead as martyrs for the Irish cause. Sullivan presents vivid imagery of the processions, showcasing the unity and determination of the Irish people, transcending political divisions in their quest for justice and remembrance in the face of oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ireland -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901 Trials (Political crimes and offenses) -- Ireland Manchester martyrs, 1867 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12853 54247 54247