Downloadable Resource | Literature Censorship
Audience
Post Primary
Resource Type
Downloadable Resource
Audience
Post Primary
Resource Type
Downloadable Resource
Online
Introduction Text
This resource uses items from the National Library collection to explore the history of censorship in Ireland from 1929 in various forms of literature such as magazines, newspapers and books.
The history of censorship in Ireland is closely aligned with the formation of the new Irish Free State. Religious campaigners were insistent that obscene influences from foreign, and particularly British, publications be restricted. Moral reform did quickly enter the legislation of the Free State with the Censorship of Publications Act going into effect in 1929.
You can download the resource here.
We have also created a teacher's guide to align with school curriculum. This is accessible here.
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