Freeman's Journal
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The Freeman's Journal (1763-1924) was the oldest nationalist newspaper in Ireland. It was founded in 1763 by Charles Lucas and was identified with radical 18th century Protestant politicians Henry Grattan and Henry Flood.
In the 19th century it became more nationalist and Catholic in tone. By the 1880s it had become the primary media supporter of Charles Stewart Parnell and the Irish Parliamentary Party.
It ceased publication in 1924, when it was merged with the Irish Independent. Until the 1990s, The Irish Independent included the words 'Incorporating the Freeman's Journal' in its mast-head over its editorials.