Present Irish Questions

"Present Irish Questions" by William O'Connor Morris is a deep look into the problems that Ireland faced in the early 1900s, covering social, political, and farming troubles. Written by a judge with lots of experience in Irish matters, the book tries to give a full picture of Ireland's situation as the new century began, tackling the important questions that came up because of many years of fighting and change. The book covers different parts of Irish life, like the country's money growth, the anger it held, and what the discussions about Home Rule meant. It shows how Ireland changed during Queen Victoria's time but also points out where the government failed. The author talks about how cities got better but farming in the countryside got worse; also, he talks about the split between Catholics, Presbyterians, and Protestants, and the unhappiness of the Catholic people because they felt held back by the British. By mixing history with what he saw around him, the author explains the many sides of Ireland's problems as the country looked toward the future.