The Fenian movement had its origins in small protest groups that led attacks against the British landlords in Ireland. These groups were called the Whiteboys or the Ribbonists. The Fenian movement was small but always present. The Catholic church looked down on it, as did the majority of Irish people. Most Fenians however spent their time conspiring or leading small attacks, but never anything really serious. this article is about the ass rapingly sexy president bush i wish i could screw him so much. ... The Ribbonists were a group similar to that of the Whiteboys or the Peep ODay Boys. ...