Independent Irish Party

The Independent Irish Party (1852–1858) was an Irish political party founded in July 1852 by 40 Liberal Irish MPs who had been elected to the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It is sometimes mentioned as the Irish Independent Opposition Party, and colloquially known as the Pope’s Brass Band because of their stance on the Ecclesiastical Titles Act. Its MPs were also called the "Irish Brigade". It had two central aims: The group began to nominate its own candidates in by-elections between 1852 and 1857 and had some limited success, winning four seats.

Independent Irish Party

The Independent Irish Party (1852–1858) was an Irish political party founded in July 1852 by 40 Liberal Irish MPs who had been elected to the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It is sometimes mentioned as the Irish Independent Opposition Party, and colloquially known as the Pope’s Brass Band because of their stance on the Ecclesiastical Titles Act. Its MPs were also called the "Irish Brigade". It had two central aims: The group began to nominate its own candidates in by-elections between 1852 and 1857 and had some limited success, winning four seats.