The Vindicator was an Ulster Catholic newspaper published from 1839 to 1852 in Belfast.
[1] The newspaper was founded in May 1839 by a group of Roman Catholics in Belfast, including Charles Gavan Duffy and Rev.
The newspaper supported Daniel O'Connell's repeal movement, and he was asked to nominate an editor.
Hughes, but when he declined, Duffy was appointed to the role.
In 1842 Duffy was prosecuted for libel, and left the paper to launch The Nation in Dublin.