Casement’s Diaries (Press, 8 March 1965)
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Summary: Casement’s Diaries (Press, 8 March 1965)
On 7 March 1965 in Dublin, Dr. Herbert Mackey, the chairman of the Casement Repatriation Committee, announced that the remains of Irish patriot Sir Roger Casement were expected to return to Ireland by early September. Dr. Mackey has been a strong advocate for this return and is also involved in a campaign to acquire Casement's controversial "black diaries," which are currently stored at the Public Records Office in London. He clarified that this effort was independent of the Irish Government, stating that while there are ongoing legal actions related to the diaries, they are not formally sanctioned by the government but rather are the result of “free-lance work.” The "black diaries" are notable for containing passages suggesting that Sir Roger Casement was homosexual, a detail that has sparked considerable debate and controversy. Many Irish citizens are sceptical about the authenticity of these documents, with some believing that the passages could have been forged. The case of Sir Roger Casement remains a significant topic in discussions around Irish identity and history.
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