Letters to the Editor: A hero remembered fondly, only by some

Arthur Griffith may be forgotten by some that have adopted his Sinn Féin name, but certainly not by all political parties

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar TD during a wreath laying ceremony at the graves of Michael Collins, Arthur Griffith and Treaty signatory Eamonn Duggan as part of the 100th annual Collins/Griffith commemoration at Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Daniel McConnell writes that Arthur Griffith was “forgotten by his ungrateful pro-Treaty colleagues” — Griffith deserves more than to be tucked away in history (Irish Examiner, August 13).

In December 1922, pro-Treaty Sinn Féin led by WT Cosgrave adopted a new name, Cumann na nGaedheal, as a homage to their dead leader Griffith, and his earlier party which was founded in 1900.