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| }}'''''The Nation''''' was an ] ], published in the ], founded by ], ] and ], its first editor. ], who later edited the '']'' newspaper, originally worked as ''The Nation''<nowiki></nowiki>'s ]. ] was also actively involved in the publication. | }}'''''The Nation''''' was an ] ], published in the ], founded by ], ] and ], its first editor. ], who later edited the '']'' newspaper, originally worked as ''The Nation''<nowiki></nowiki>'s ]. ] was also actively involved in the publication. {{cn}} | ||
| ''The Nation'' was published on Middle Abbey St. in Dublin, a site used by ] to publish its '']'', '']'' and ] titles until ]. In 1924, ''The Nation''<nowiki></nowiki>'s principal rival, the '']'', merged with the '']'' and so was printed where ''The Nation'' once had been. | ''The Nation'' was published on Middle Abbey St. in Dublin, a site used by ] to publish its '']'', '']'' and ] titles until ]. In 1924, ''The Nation''<nowiki></nowiki>'s principal rival, the '']'', merged with the '']'' and so was printed where ''The Nation'' once had been. | ||
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| ==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| ''The Nation'' was founded to offer a voice to a more radical segment of Irish nationalism than the predominant tradition embodied by ] and the '']'s Journal''. Davis, Dillon and Duffy were all associates of O'Connell, but became increasingly estranged from O'Connell's pacifism. They saw ''The Nation'' more as a means of ] for radical nationalism than a mere newspaper. It published contributions from radical nationalist writers, as well as printing songs and radical poetry. Two of the original triumvirate of founders,Dillon and Duffy, had extensive journalism experience. Both worked for the '']''. Duffy was also editor of the Belfast paper, The Vindicator, from 1839 to 1842. Dillon was largely a poet. | ''The Nation'' was founded to offer a voice to a more radical segment of Irish nationalism than the predominant tradition embodied by ] and the '']'s Journal''.{{cn}} Davis, Dillon and Duffy were all associates of O'Connell, but became increasingly estranged from O'Connell's pacifism. {{cn}}They saw ''The Nation'' more as a means of ] for radical nationalism than a mere newspaper.{{cn}} It published contributions from radical nationalist writers, as well as printing songs and radical poetry. Two of the original triumvirate of founders,Dillon and Duffy, had extensive journalism experience. Both worked for the '']''. Duffy was also editor of the Belfast paper, The Vindicator, from 1839 to 1842. Dillon was largely a poet.{{cn}} | ||
| The radicalism of ''The Nation'' was shown when in ] it published what was to become one of the most famous examples of ] Irish nationalist poetry, '']'', about the ], by ] of ]. Its opening stanza epitomised the viewpoint of ''The Nation'': | The radicalism of ''The Nation'' was shown when in ] it published what was to become one of the most famous examples of ] Irish nationalist poetry, '']'', about the ], by ] of ]. Its opening stanza epitomised the viewpoint of ''The Nation'': | ||
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| :Who fears to speak of Ninety-Eight? | :Who fears to speak of Ninety-Eight? | ||
| :Who blushes at the name? | :Who blushes at the name? | ||
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| The lengthy poem was later published in ''The Spirit of the Nation'' by ]. | The lengthy poem was later published in ''The Spirit of the Nation'' by ]. | ||
| ''The Nation'' gave poets such as ] a place to debut their poetry. Even women published under pseudonyms such as Speranza (Jane Elgee - Lady Wilde, ]'s mother), Eithne (Marie Thompson), and Eva (Mary Eva Kelly, wife of ]). | ''The Nation'' gave poets such as ] a place to debut their poetry. {{cn}}Even women published under pseudonyms such as Speranza (Jane Elgee - Lady Wilde, ]'s mother), Eithne (Marie Thompson), and Eva (Mary Eva Kelly, wife of ]). | ||
| The role played by some of its key figures in the paper in the ill-fated ] cemented the paper's reputation as the voice of Irish radicalism. Dillon was a central figure in the revolt and was sentenced to death. (The sentence was later commuted.) | The role played by some of its key figures in the paper in the ill-fated ] cemented the paper's reputation as the voice of Irish radicalism. Dillon was a central figure in the revolt and was sentenced to death. (The sentence was later commuted.) | ||
| Though ''The Nation'' went down in nationalist ] as embodying the revolutionary tradition, it was never a major media force in Ireland and was squeezed between the competing appeals of the ''Freeman's Journal'', '']'' and the '']''. | Though ''The Nation'' went down in nationalist ] as embodying the revolutionary tradition, it was never a major media force in Ireland {{cn}}and was squeezed between the competing appeals of the ''Freeman's Journal'', '']'' and the '']''.{{cn}} | ||
| Its original triumvirate of founders followed differing paths. Davis died, aged 30, in ]. Both Dillon and Duffy became ]s in the ]. Duffy eventually emigrated to ] where he became a state premier, before being knighted as a ] (KCMG). Dillon died in ]. His son, ] became leader of the ] while his grandson, ], became leader of ]. | Its original triumvirate of founders followed differing paths. Davis died, aged 30, in ]. Both Dillon and Duffy became ]s in the ]. Duffy eventually emigrated to ] where he became a state premier, before being knighted as a ] (KCMG). Dillon died in ]. His son, ] became leader of the ] while his grandson, ], became leader of ]. | ||
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Template:Infobox newspaper oldThe Nation was an Irish nationalist newspaper, published in the 19th century, founded by Thomas Osborne Davis, John Blake Dillon and Charles Gavan Duffy, its first editor. John Mitchel, who later edited the United Irishman newspaper, originally worked as The Nation's leader writer. James Fintan Lalor was also actively involved in the publication.
The Nation was published on Middle Abbey St. in Dublin, a site used by Independent Newspapers to publish its Sunday Independent, Irish Independent and Evening Herald titles until 2005. In 1924, The Nation's principal rival, the Freeman's Journal, merged with the Irish Independent and so was printed where The Nation once had been.
Background
The Nation was founded to offer a voice to a more radical segment of Irish nationalism than the predominant tradition embodied by Daniel O'Connell and the Freeman's Journal. Davis, Dillon and Duffy were all associates of O'Connell, but became increasingly estranged from O'Connell's pacifism. They saw The Nation more as a means of propaganda for radical nationalism than a mere newspaper. It published contributions from radical nationalist writers, as well as printing songs and radical poetry. Two of the original triumvirate of founders,Dillon and Duffy, had extensive journalism experience. Both worked for the Morning Register. Duffy was also editor of the Belfast paper, The Vindicator, from 1839 to 1842. Dillon was largely a poet.
The radicalism of The Nation was shown when in 1843 it published what was to become one of the most famous examples of 19th century Irish nationalist poetry, The Memory of the Dead, about the 1798 rebellion, by John Kells Ingram of Trinity College Dublin. Its opening stanza epitomised the viewpoint of The Nation:
The first and most famous editor of The Nation. He later became a state premier in Australia, becoming Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, KCMG.
- Who fears to speak of Ninety-Eight?
- Who blushes at the name?
- When cowards mock the patriot's fate
- Who hangs his head in shame?
- He's all a knave, or half a slave,
- Who slights his country thus;
- But a true man, like you, man,
- Will fill your glass with us.
The lengthy poem was later published in The Spirit of the Nation by James Duffy.
The Nation gave poets such as James Clarence Mangan a place to debut their poetry. Even women published under pseudonyms such as Speranza (Jane Elgee - Lady Wilde, Oscar Wilde's mother), Eithne (Marie Thompson), and Eva (Mary Eva Kelly, wife of Kevin Izod O'Doherty).
The role played by some of its key figures in the paper in the ill-fated Young Irelander Rebellion of 1848 cemented the paper's reputation as the voice of Irish radicalism. Dillon was a central figure in the revolt and was sentenced to death. (The sentence was later commuted.)
Though The Nation went down in nationalist iconography as embodying the revolutionary tradition, it was never a major media force in Ireland and was squeezed between the competing appeals of the Freeman's Journal, The Irish Times and the United Irishman.
Its original triumvirate of founders followed differing paths. Davis died, aged 30, in 1845. Both Dillon and Duffy became MPs in the British House of Commons. Duffy eventually emigrated to Australia where he became a state premier, before being knighted as a Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG). Dillon died in 1866. His son, John Dillon became leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party while his grandson, James Dillon, became leader of Fine Gael.
The Nation continued to be published until the late 19th century. Later political figures associated with the paper included T. D. Sullivan and J. J. Clancy.