Young Ireland was a political and cultural movement in the mid-19th century that aimed to promote Irish nationalism and independence from British rule. It emerged in the 1840s, primarily among young intellectuals and writers who sought to revive Irish language, literature, and culture. The movement was influenced by the broader European romantic nationalism of the time. The most notable event associated with Young Ireland was the Young Irelander Rebellion of 1848, which aimed to achieve Irish self-governance. Although the rebellion was unsuccessful, it inspired future generations of nationalists and laid the groundwork for later movements, including the Irish Republican Brotherhood and the Easter Rising of 1916.