The Fall of Parnell
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- The Fall of Parnell
- 1886 "Plan of Campaign" threatened Parnell's reputation as a 'respectable' politician
- Although, he was helped by a smear campaign launched by 'the times'
- 1887-8 they claimed to have letters written by Parnell that showed him encouraging violence
- These were proved to be fake and Parnell looked respectable again
- 1887-8 they claimed to have letters written by Parnell that showed him encouraging violence
- Although, he was helped by a smear campaign launched by 'the times'
- November 1890- Captain O'Shea named Parnell in his petition for divorce from his wife, Kitty
- Many people, including the Catholic Church. criticised Parnell as an adulterer
- Lost a lot of support
- December 1890- Meeting of Irish Party which ended in a split
- McCarthy and 44 MPs left the party
- Parnell supported by Fenian MPs and continued to campaign becoming much more radical
- 1891- Parnell died and Irish Party was split
- The Irish National League led by John Redmond
- The Irish National Federation led by John Dillon
- 1886 "Plan of Campaign" threatened Parnell's reputation as a 'respectable' politician
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