The Fenian Movement Fenian Movement, which was organized 1858, started as a secret revolutionary society in Ireland and the United States. This movement was created in the honor of the Fianna, known as the ancient Irish warriors. Fenians wanted to achieve Irish Independence from England by force. This movement was also known as the Fenian Brotherhood, Fenian Society, Irish Republican Brotherhood, and Irish American Brotherhood. The Fenians also had a very strong military force located in Ireland
The writings of Thomas Clarke have had a profound effect on Irish culture and literature. As previously stated Clarke was never held in the same regard as Pearse, Plunkett, MacDonagh or Connolly, however, his influence was just as influential as theirs. One example of this is seen in the Proclamation. The language used in the Proclamation is certainly influenced by Clarke. It clearly uses the elocution of the Fenian Brotherhood, an organisation who promoted Gaelic traditions of literature, music