The Most Rev Dr O’Dwyer, in a letter to the Mayor of Limerick, expresses his support for the Irish Party and Home Rule. He states that obstacles that previously hindered his cooperation with the Irish Party have now been happily removed. As a show of support, he encloses a cheque for £10 10s as his contribution to the Parliamentary Fund.

On the topic of Irish Home Rule, Dr O’Dwyer emphasizes that foreigners cannot rightly rule any people. He believes that it goes against the natural order when outsiders take control of a nation’s affairs. He cites the English government’s failure in Ireland, leading to chronic poverty, a decreasing population, and sectarian divisions as evidence of this.

According to Dr O’Dwyer, a strong fight for Home Rule is essential, and he stands with the Irish Party because he sees it as the only viable path to achieving political freedom. He commends the party for their efforts in keeping the Irish cause alive and mentions that there are signs of the movement broadening its intellectual basis. He points to Lord Dunraven as an example of someone who questions why Irish people should remain strangers in their own land, with their loyalty directed towards England, which has historically exploited them.

Regarding religion, Dr O’Dwyer trusts that the Irish Party will safeguard the interests of Catholics. He urges the party to persistently advocate for Catholic education at all levels, emphasizing the vital importance of finding a solution to the University education question for the country’s well-being.

Overall, Dr O’Dwyer’s letter expresses strong support for the Irish Party and the Home Rule fight, highlighting the need for Irish self-governance and the protection of Catholic interests in the education system.

Enniscorthy Echo and South Leinster Advertiser – Friday 17 February 1905