When did the first issue of the Irish Independent appear?
The first issue of the Irish Independent appeared on the 2nd of January 1905. William Martin Murphy launched this paper as a direct successor to The Irish Daily Independent and Daily Nation.
Questions about Irish Independent
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the political stance of the Irish Independent during the Easter Rising in 1916?
During the Easter Rising, the Irish Independent called the event insane and criminal. It famously demanded that the British government shoot the rebellion's leaders.
Who acquired majority control of the Irish Independent in the 1970s?
Tony O'Reilly acquired majority control of the Irish Independent in the 1970s after serving as chairman of Heinz. He held power until 2012 when billionaire Denis O'Brien bought a majority shareholding of parent company INM in May 2012.
How many copies did the Irish Independent sell per issue in 1999 compared to 2016?
Print circulation dropped from approximately 165,000 copies per issue in 1999. By 2016, average numbers had fallen to around 100,000 copies.
When did the Irish Independent switch to compact-only format?
By December 2012, the decision was made to publish only in compact format. An additional compact size was introduced in 2004 at new offices on Talbot Street before this final transition.