Daily Irish Independent
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The Daily Irish Independent was an Irish
newspaper launched in the 1890s to promote the pro-Parnell
ite cause following the split in the Irish Parliamentary Party
over Parnell's continuing leadership. The party had split following the revelation that Parnell had been involved in a long-running relationship with Katherine O'Shea
, the wife of a fellow MP, and was the father of most of her children.
The leading Irish nationalist newspaper, the Freeman's Journal
, sides with the majority anti-Parnellite side. The Daily Irish Independent was launched to promote the cause of the deposed IPP leader.
In 1900, the IPP's factions made peace. Following a change of ownership, and in the belief that the healing of wounds removed the need for pro- and anti-Parnellite papers, the paper was reinvented as the Irish Independent
.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
newspaper launched in the 1890s to promote the pro-Parnell
Charles Stewart Parnell
Charles Stewart Parnell was an Irish landowner, nationalist political leader, land reform agitator, and the founder and leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party...
ite cause following the split in the Irish Parliamentary Party
Irish Parliamentary Party
The Irish Parliamentary Party was formed in 1882 by Charles Stewart Parnell, the leader of the Nationalist Party, replacing the Home Rule League, as official parliamentary party for Irish nationalist Members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons at...
over Parnell's continuing leadership. The party had split following the revelation that Parnell had been involved in a long-running relationship with Katherine O'Shea
Katherine O'Shea
Katharine O'Shea, also known as Katie O'Shea, Kitty O'Shea or, following her second marriage, Katharine Parnell was an English woman of aristocratic background, whose family relationship over many years with Charles Stewart Parnell eventually caused his political downfall.-Background:She was born...
, the wife of a fellow MP, and was the father of most of her children.
The leading Irish nationalist newspaper, the Freeman's Journal
Freeman's Journal
The Freeman's Journal was the oldest nationalist newspaper in Ireland. It was founded in 1763 by Charles Lucas and was identified with radical 18th century Protestant patriot politicians Henry Grattan and Henry Flood...
, sides with the majority anti-Parnellite side. The Daily Irish Independent was launched to promote the cause of the deposed IPP leader.
In 1900, the IPP's factions made peace. Following a change of ownership, and in the belief that the healing of wounds removed the need for pro- and anti-Parnellite papers, the paper was reinvented as the Irish Independent
Irish Independent
The Irish Independent is Ireland's largest-selling daily newspaper that is published in both compact and broadsheet formats. It is the flagship publication of Independent News & Media.-History:...
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