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Fake News & Irish Freedom - presented by Dr Ian Kenneally

The years 1919-1923 were a dangerous time for Irish journalists.  In this talk from his forthcoming RTE Radio series, Ian Kenneally, of The History Show, discusses propaganda, censorship, fake news and violence against newspapers.  Ian’s 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.

This talk is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

Book here for Fake News & Irish Freedom: https://buytickets.at/leixliplibrary/1399158

Dates: 22 October 2024 - 7.00pm
Venue: Leixlip Community Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare

Organised by Leixlip Community Library
Contact Details: T 045-980944 E: leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie

Audience: Suitable for adults