Examines the development of the Irish community in Manchester, one of the most dynamic cities of nineteenth century Britain.

Mervyn Busteed is an Honorary Research Fellow of the Institute of Irish Studies at Liverpool University

Introduction
1. Early connections, Little Ireland and stereotypes
2. Residential clustering: Angel Meadow
3. The Catholic Church
4. St. Patrick's Day: evolution of celebration
5. Reform and revolution 1790s-1850s
6. Elections and meetings 1870s-1920
7. Fenians, martyrs and memories
8. Epilogue: decline, revival and rising
9. Conclusion
Index