'Ghosts - Other Ghosts or The Priests and the Republic', castigating the clergy in Ireland for their support of the Treaty,

1922.

The pamphlet mocks the Irish clergy for being wrong-footed in 1916, 1918, 1920 and 1921, denounces their "want of faith and vision", and warns that "If you take part with the Bishops [in favour of the Treaty] you will share the ignominy of the Bishops. Time will soon give its verdict. The Free State will melt away".

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Main Creator: Columban na Banban
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Anglo-Irish Treaty > (1921 December 6)
Clergy > Ireland > 1920-1930.
Propaganda > Ireland > History > 20th century
Ireland > History > Civil War, 1922-1923
Ireland > Politics and government > 1922-1949
Notes:Addressed to 'To the Priests in Banba and to Banba’s Priests over the Sea'.

Physical description: 1 item (16 pages).

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'Ghosts - Other Ghosts or The Priests and the Republic', castigating the clergy in Ireland for their support of the Treaty,

1922.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Erskine Childers Papers
Description:The pamphlet mocks the Irish clergy for being wrong-footed in 1916, 1918, 1920 and 1921, denounces their "want of faith and vision", and warns that "If you take part with the Bishops [in favour of the Treaty] you will share the ignominy of the Bishops. Time will soon give its verdict. The Free State will melt away".
Main Creator: Columban na Banban
Language:English
Extent:1 item (16 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 48,086/5 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.