This month the Oireachtas Library is displaying political cartoons published in 1888 in the newspaper United Ireland.
The cartoons satirise The Times newspaper’s publication of a letter, allegedly written by IPP leader Charles Stewart Parnell. The letter indicated support for the notorious 1882 murders of the Chief Secretary and Permanent Under-Secretary for Ireland.
Parnell protested his innocence, claiming that this and other published letters were forgeries. A year later the government established a special commission to investigate the numerous charges made by The Times against Parnell and his peers.
The Library’s monthly display continues to be virtual while many staff continue to work from home.
To find out more, visit the digital exhibition of the documents in the display case.