A(lexander)
M(artin) Sullivan 1829-1884
Born
in Bantry, County Cork. He was an influential journalist who eventually
owned the Nation. He spent some months in jail in 1867 for an article on
the Manchester Martyrs. He was called to the Bar in 1876 and went to
London a year later to practise there. He also represented Louth as an MP
for six years. His writings include New Ireland and Story of Ireland. He also
edited a book on Speeches from the Dock. He is
buried
in Dublin.
Further information,
location and directions to the
grave are to be found in "The End - An Illustrated Guide to the
Graves of Irish Writers". Click here
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