The Irish Tribune facts for kids
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| Type | weekly newspaper |
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| Founded | 10 June 1848 |
| Political alignment | Irish nationalism |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Dublin |
The Irish Tribune was a newspaper that didn't last very long. It was printed every week in Dublin, Ireland, in 1848. This newspaper supported Irish independence. Only five issues were published before the British Government stopped it.
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The Irish Tribune Newspaper
Why a New Newspaper Started
In 1848, many countries in Europe had revolutions. People wanted more freedom and change. Ireland was also a place where many people wanted change. They wanted to be free from British rule.
There was already a newspaper called The Nation. It supported Irish independence. One writer for The Nation was John Mitchel. He felt the newspaper was not strong enough. He wanted a tougher approach against the British government.
So, John Mitchel started his own newspaper. It was called United Irishman. This paper encouraged people to stand up for Ireland. Because of his writings, John Mitchel was charged with a serious crime. It was called "treason felony." He was found guilty and sent far away. He had to go to Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) for fourteen years.
Who Started The Irish Tribune?
After John Mitchel was sent away, other young Irish leaders wanted to continue his work. They decided to start a new newspaper. This new paper was called The Irish Tribune.
The people who owned The Irish Tribune were interesting. One was Thomas Antisell. He was a scientist and a doctor. He also taught botany. Two other owners were medical students. They were Kevin Izod O'Doherty and Richard D'Alton Williams.
The newspaper was printed in Dublin. Its first issue came out on June 10, 1848. Thomas Antisell helped pay for the paper. He also wrote articles for it. Richard Williams was a poet. He had written poems for The Nation before. Another writer, John Savage, also wrote poems for The Irish Tribune.
What Was Inside the Newspaper?
The Irish Tribune had many interesting articles. It included a story about John Mitchel's life. It also had a message about Irish independence. The paper reported on big changes happening in Europe. It also advertised a new newspaper. This new paper was called The Irish Felon. It was meant to be the next paper after The United Irishman. Many people thought The Irish Tribune was that next paper. But the editors made it clear it was not.
The End of The Irish Tribune
The fifth issue of The Irish Tribune was its last. It came out on July 8, 1848. At this time, British leaders were worried. They were concerned about Irish groups wanting independence. They were also worried about the famine in Ireland.
The British Government decided to stop The Irish Tribune. They took the printing equipment. This meant no more issues could be printed.
Soon after, Kevin O'Doherty and Richard Williams were arrested. So was John Martin, who started The Irish Felon. Kevin O'Doherty was found guilty of the same crime as John Mitchel. He was sent to Van Diemen's Land for ten years. John Martin was also sent away. Richard Williams was found not guilty.
Thomas Antisell was also supposed to be arrested. But a friend helped him escape. He got a job as a doctor on a ship going to the United States. He and others, including John Savage, arrived there safely.
