Why does Maureen separate from Brian? What is the problem with leaving the IRA?

Who are the Fenians and why are they in New York City?

Why does Flynn try to get Burke to work with him? Why doesn't he work with Schroeder?

What causes the command group to tell Bellini to prepare for an attack on the cathedral? Who authorized the attack?

Why is the goal of John Hickey different than that of the other Fenians? Or is it?

Why is Jack Ferguson killed?

How does politics and public relations enter into the outcome?

What is the role of Major Martin in the cathedral takeover? What is Project Phoenix?