1190662 The Duke of Abercorn, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, with his family, c.1868 (b/w photo) by Ayton, Alex (fl.c.1868); (add.info.: Fenianism was a secret revolutionary movement aimed at establishing a democratic Irish republic. It was also known as \'The Brotherhood\'. A planned uprising in 1867 involving Fenians in Ireland, Britain and America was hampered by poor organisation and divided leadership. In contrast, the British government acted quickly and decisively; the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland was responsible for dealing with the uprising and its aftermath.); Sean Sexton Collection; Irish, out of copyright.