Politics and Society in Westmeath, 1815-35
Journal: Arrow@dit (Dublin Institute of Technology)
Year: 2015

The purpose of this thesis is to trace and evaluate the course of governance and law&#13;\nenforcement in Westmeath from the end of the European wars to the accession of Queen&#13;\nVictoria.&#13;\nPolitics in the county took a new and highly volatile direction. The Roman Catholic bishops&#13;\nand clergy were a major influence on the new middle classes. The Church of Ireland, never&#13;\nmore than a shadow organisation, was in retreat from its civil responsibilities. The conflicts&#13;\narising