The years 1919-1923 were a dangerous time for Irish journalists. In this talk, which is the basis of an RTÉ Radio series, historian Ian Kenneally discusses propaganda, censorship, fake news, and violence against newspapers.

Ian Kenneally is Historian in Residence with Westmeath County Council. His books include The Paper Wall: Newspapers and Propaganda in Ireland, 1919-1921 and From the Earth, a Cry: The Story of John Boyle O’Reilly.

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