An Irish Political Cartoon Gallery

Whether or it be in the English press or here at home in "respected" American publications, throughout much of the 19th century and even into the 20th century, the Irish have been stereotyped much like other races of people. The topics range from perceived problems associated with Immigration, Labor, Catholicism and the Vote. The purpose of this gallery is to remind us all of the past so that we remember the struggles our forebearers endured and also in the hope that we avoid the transgressions of the past. - Tom Burke

Shakespeare Created Irish Stereotype

19th Century Ireland and the Cartoonists by Roy Douglas

Catholic Emancipation & Constitutional Freedom

19th Century English Views of Ireland and the Irish

Immigration

Religion

The Vote

The Draft and WWI (posters) - England's attempt to encourage Irish volunteers.