Satirical cartoon of Martin McGuinness and Margaret Ritchie

Date:

6/10/2010

REF:

NIPC/KEN/BOX1(130)

Scope and Content:

A cartoon showing Martin McGuiness dressed in women's clothing, and Margaret Ritchie in her underwear. McGuinness states "no, I haven't defected. I just wear this little number to denounce dissident violence!" Ritchie responds "you've a cheek, McGuinness." Drawn by John Kennedy in response to Martin McGuinness describing dissidents as "Conflict Junkies" and "Neanderthals," following a car bomb attack in Derry/Londonderry.

Collection:

Northern Ireland Political Collection, John Kennedy,

Copyright Holder:

John Kennedy

Persons:

Martin McGuinness, Margaret Ritchie, John Kennedy

Keywords:

Troubles, Art, Artists, Paramilitaries, Party Politics, Political Parties, Politics, Illustration