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Parnell's Release

When
May 1882
Where
Kilmainham Gaol
Part of
Kilmainham Treaty and Parnell's release

Gladstone released Parnell from Kilmainham Gaol in May 1882, marking a triumph for Irish nationalism.

Gladstone released the prisoner, and the agreement was a major triumph for Irish nationalism as it won abatement for tenant rent-arrears from the government. Parnell was released when he renounced violent extra-parliamentary action.

Sources

  1. Kilmainham Treaty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
  2. Charles Stewart Parnell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  3. Kilmainham Gaol Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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