Chief Secretary For Ireland Collection

The Duke of Newcastle, K.G. - from a photograph by John Watkins, Parliament-Street, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Duke of Newcastle, K.G. - from a photograph by John Watkins, Parliament-Street, 1860. Portrait of the Right Hon. Henry Pelham Fiennes-Pelham-Clinton...In 1834-35, being then Earl of Lincoln

The Right Hon WE Forster, MP 1818-1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon WE Forster, MP 1818-1886, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

A Reminiscence of the late Mr Forster's Irish Chief Secretaryship, 1886. Creator: Unknown
A Reminiscence of the late Mr Forster's Irish Chief Secretaryship - Visiting a Victim of "Captain Moonlight" at Tulla, County Clare, 1882, 1886. From "The Graphic

Balfours Irrepressible Donkey, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Balfours Irrepressible Donkey, 1888. Arthur James Balfour was the Chief Secretary for Ireland at the beginning of 1888 in Lord Salisburys Conservative administration.The cartoon is accompanied by a

Punch cartoon: James Lowther, English Conservative politician and sportsman (engraving)
6034959 Punch cartoon: James Lowther, English Conservative politician and sportsman (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Matthew Prior, English poet, Tory politician and diplomat (engraving)
5233716 Matthew Prior, English poet, Tory politician and diplomat (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Prior (1664-1721), English poet

John Morley, British Liberal statesman (litho)
3100145 John Morley, British Liberal statesman (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Morley (1838-1923), British Liberal statesman

Punch cartoon: Arthur Balfour, British Conservative politician and Prime Minister (engraving)
6035040 Punch cartoon: Arthur Balfour, British Conservative politician and Prime Minister (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Military Rough-Riders Breaking an Unruly Animal, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
Military Rough-Riders Breaking an Unruly Animal, 1833. Chief Secretary for Ireland Edward Stanley, Prime Minister Charles Grey

The Right Honorable Sir Michael Edward Hicks-Beach, Baronet, c1899. Creator: Russell & Sons
The Right Honorable Sir Michael Edward Hicks-Beach, Baronet, c1899. Portrait of British politician Michael Edward Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn (1837-1916), Chancellor of the Exchequer

Augustine Birrell, 1927. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Augustine Birrell, 1927. A caricature of Augustine Birrell (1850-1933), English Liberal Party politician, who was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1907 to 1916

William Edward Forster, British industrialist, philanthropist and politician, c1880 (1883). From William Ewart Gladstone and His Contemporaries, Vol. III, 1852-1860, by Thomas Archer, F.R.H.S

John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn (1838-1923) was a British Liberal statesman, writer and newspaper editor. Morley was elected a Member of Parliament in 1883

Residence of the Chief Secretary for Ireland, Phoenix Park, Dublin

Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Bart, MP, Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Bart, MP, Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

A New Departure, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
A New Departure, 1882. The Chief Secretary for Ireland, William Forster, resigns from his office in Mr Gladstones Liberal government

Strangling the Monster, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
Strangling the Monster, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Mr Gladstone, is seen strangling the three headed monster of the Irish Land League

The Giants and the Pigmy, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Giants and the Pigmy, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, carrying the axe, is walking in company with his Chief Secretary for Ireland, Mr William Forster

Augustine Birrell, 1850 -1933. English politician, barrister, academic and author. He was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1907 to 1916

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"The Chief Secretary for Ireland: A Historical Perspective" In this captivating caption, we delve into the intriguing world of the Chief Secretary for Ireland, a position that has witnessed numerous political dramas and historical events. The Balfours Irrepressible Donkey, depicted in Joseph Swain's 1888 artwork, symbolizes the challenges faced by those who held this prestigious role. From James Lowther, an English Conservative politician and sportsman portrayed in a Punch cartoon to Matthew Prior, an English poet and Tory politician captured in an engraving; these figures exemplify the diverse backgrounds of those who assumed this significant responsibility. John Morley, a British Liberal statesman immortalized through lithography, left his mark on Irish history during his tenure as Chief Secretary. His contributions were not without controversy but showcased his dedication to shaping policies that would benefit both Britain and Ireland. Arthur Balfour's portrayal in another Punch cartoon highlights his influential role as a British Conservative politician and Prime Minister while facing the complexities of governing Ireland. Like Military Rough-Riders Breaking an Unruly Animal depicted in John Doyle's 1833 creation, these leaders strived to tame the turbulent political landscape of their time. The Right Honorable Sir Michael Edward Hicks-Beach is captured elegantly by Russell & Sons' c1899 work. This Baronet played a crucial part in addressing key issues during his term as Chief Secretary for Ireland. Augustine Birrell's portrait by Sir Leslie Matthew Ward serves as a reminder of yet another notable figure who took up this challenging post. His tenure saw significant developments within Irish politics and society. William Edward Forster was not only known for being an industrialist and philanthropist but also made substantial contributions as a politician during his time serving as Chief Secretary for Ireland around 1880. The Residence of the Chief Secretary for Ireland at Phoenix Park stands tall amidst Dublin’s historic landscape—a symbolic home where decisions were made, policies were shaped, and the fate of Ireland was often debated.