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The following statement was signed by family members of those who died as a result of British Crown Force killings and collusion in County Tyrone, in protest at the attendance of Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill at a Remembrance Day commemoration in Belfast.

Lasair Dhearg Ard Fheis 2024

A full report on the first annual conference held in Belfast by Lasair Dhearg, the Irish Socialist Republican activist organisation founded seven years ago.

Remembering Seán Treacy

The Irish Republican Martyrs Commemorative Committee recently published this account on the legendary rebel and IRA Volunteer, Óglach Seán Ó Treasaigh (Seán Treacy), who died on the 14th October 1920.

The burning of Long Kesh

Tuesday, October 15 marked the 50th anniversary of what is believed to be the single largest battle between republicans and the British Army of the conflict. We reprint an account of the events of that day.

Leader’s address to Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024

Sinn Féin’s annual conference took place last weekend in Athlone. We publish Mary Lou McDonald’s address in full.

New Sands pictures recall campaign for political status

Pictures have come to light which show Bobby Sands taking part in the first protest for political status for republican prisoners, just two months before his arrest.

Implementing Good Friday and building a shared future

In a keynote address at a fringe meeting held at the British Labour Party conference, Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald called for “a transformation of British Irish relations” and said that both the British and Irish governments need to “acknowledge that change is in motion.”

‘Funeral’ in Spain for Irish chieftain Red Hugh O’Donnell

Thousands of people have attended a mock funeral in honour of one of the last great Irish chieftains Red Hugh O’Donnell.

Now it’s time for the truth

The decision from the British Secretary of State Hilary Benn to announce a public inquiry into the murder of my father, Pat Finucane, was a pivotal moment and one which my family have campaigned for over three decades to achieve.

Choctaw nation’s statue recalls Famine ties

The story of the Choctaw nation’s act of generosity to Irish people stands as one of the few bright redemptive stories of the Great Hunger. The gesture opened a channel of enduring friendship between the two peoples which was on Friday was marked by a sculpture unveiled this week.

‘The boys of Na Fianna Éireann’

Na Fianna Éireann, the Irish nationalist/republican youth organisation, was founded by Constance Markievicz in 1909. A manifesto from them originally published in ‘Irish Freedom’ on Saturday, 1st June, 1912.

‘We can do it if we stand together’

The 2nd Annual Independent Dublin Republicans ‘Remember the Hunger Strikers 1917-1981’ Commemoration took place last Saturday, August 24. The main oration was given by former PoW Frank Quinn of the 1916 Societies.

Kneecap movie submitted for Oscars

Kneecap, a film based on the rise of the Belfast Irish language rap group, has been selected as the Irish submission for best international feature at the Oscars next year.

GAA rents infamous British Army base

Down GAA have acquired a lease on land in Ballykinler owned by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD). This same site was used by the MOD to train Unionist death squads to murder nationalists in the local area.

The courage and loyalty of Kevin Lynch

An extract from a speech delivered at the Kevin Lynch commemoration last weekend in Dungiven by former PoW Frankie Quinn of the 1916 Societies.

The boy in the mask

A Derry man who as a schoolboy featured in one of the most iconic images and a famous mural of the struggle, died four years ago today.

Supporting the prisoners

Current female Republican Prisoner, Nuala Perry, on her involvement in supporting Republican Prisoners from a young age, and how her own parents were instrumental in raising much needed funds for Republican Prisoners.

Bodenstown commemorations

Extracts from two recent orations at Bodenstown, County Kildare, to honour the founder of the United Irishmen, Wolfe Tone.

Westminster election statements

Election statements issued by the leaderships of Sinn Féin and Aontú for the 2024 Westminster General Election.

Bodenstown, ‘the holiest place in Ireland’

The oration delivered in June 1913 at the grave of United Irishmen leader Wolfe Tone in Bodenstown, Kildare by Easter Rising leader Patrick Pearse, on the 150th anniversary of his birth.

November 13, 2024

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