Periodicals and Journalism in Twentieth-Century Ireland
Edited by Felix Larkin and Mark O'Brien - published by Four Courts Press
Periodicals have been at the core of journalistic activity since before the foundation of the state, but have remained an area long neglected within media history. This book examines the origins, contribution and impact of the major news periodicals of 20th-century Ireland. The chapters survey the proprietors, editors, contributors, journalism, controversies and, in most cases, the demise of the most influential news journals of the period. They also evaluate the periodicals’ long-term contributions to Irish journalism, society and culture.
Contents:
Regina Uí Chollatáin (UCD), An Claidheamh Soluis
Sonja Tiernan (Liverpool Hope U), Irish Citizen;
Patrick Maume (ind.), The Leader
James Curry (NUIG), Irish Worker
Colum Kenny (DCU), Scissors & Paste
Ian Kenneally (NUIG), Irish Bulletin
Ian d’Alton (ind.), The Irish Statesman
Felix Larkin (ind.), Dublin Opinion
Mark O’Brien (DCU), The Bell
John Horgan (ind.), The Furrow
Brian Trench (ind.), Hibernia
Kevin Rafter (DCU), Magill
Joe Breen (DCU), Hot Press
James Greer (QUB), Fortnight.
Mark O’Brien is the author of The Irish Times: a history (2008) and co-editor of Independent Newspapers: a history (2012). Felix M. Larkin is the author of Terror and discord: the Shemus cartoons in the Freeman’s Journal, 1920–1924 (2009).
Periodicals have been at the core of journalistic activity since before the foundation of the state, but have remained an area long neglected within media history. This book examines the origins, contribution and impact of the major news periodicals of 20th-century Ireland. The chapters survey the proprietors, editors, contributors, journalism, controversies and, in most cases, the demise of the most influential news journals of the period. They also evaluate the periodicals’ long-term contributions to Irish journalism, society and culture.
Contents:
Regina Uí Chollatáin (UCD), An Claidheamh Soluis
Sonja Tiernan (Liverpool Hope U), Irish Citizen;
Patrick Maume (ind.), The Leader
James Curry (NUIG), Irish Worker
Colum Kenny (DCU), Scissors & Paste
Ian Kenneally (NUIG), Irish Bulletin
Ian d’Alton (ind.), The Irish Statesman
Felix Larkin (ind.), Dublin Opinion
Mark O’Brien (DCU), The Bell
John Horgan (ind.), The Furrow
Brian Trench (ind.), Hibernia
Kevin Rafter (DCU), Magill
Joe Breen (DCU), Hot Press
James Greer (QUB), Fortnight.
Mark O’Brien is the author of The Irish Times: a history (2008) and co-editor of Independent Newspapers: a history (2012). Felix M. Larkin is the author of Terror and discord: the Shemus cartoons in the Freeman’s Journal, 1920–1924 (2009).
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