1.2.2.5 The Decline of Parnell

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  • Reasons For Decline of Parnell:
    1. He was falsely accused of having been involved in the murder of the Chief Secretary of Ireland
    2. It was revealed that Parnell, despite being a Catholic, had committed adultery with the wife of one of his supporters. He was the father of 3 out of 4 of their children, which caused widespread outrage
    3. The party became divided because of the scandals