Walsh, Joseph, 1870-1946

Joseph Cyrillus Walsh (1870-1955) was an American editor and journalist who was actively involved in Irish affairs. He was born in Ontario, Canada, where he became managing editor of the Montreal Herald. He went to New York City at the beginning of World War I as editor of Ireland, a weekly newspaper supporting self-government in Ireland. He attended the Paris Peace Conference in 1919 as a member of the press corps. In 1921 he served as director of organization of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic.

From the guide to the Joseph Cyrillus Walsh papers, 1913-1947, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Joseph Cyrillus Walsh (1870-1955) was an American editor and journalist who was actively involved in Irish affairs.

He was born in Ontario, Canada, where he became managing editor of the Montreal Herald. He went to New York City at the beginning of World War I as editor of Ireland, a weekly newspaper supporting self-goverment in Ireland. He attended the Paris Peace Conference in 1919 as a member of the press corps. In 1921 he served as director of organization of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic.

From the description of Joseph Cyrillus Walsh papers, 1913-1947. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122364026