An article written by Jim Slaven of the James Connolly Society to mark the 150th year since the birth of the Irish patriot.
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The legacy of Connolly, 150 years after his birth
An article written by Jim Slaven of the James Connolly Society to mark the 150th year since the birth of the Irish patriot.
Published February 3, 2018
A diverse gathering of republicans took place this week at St Mary’s
Cemetery Navan to commemorate the 6th anniversary of Volunteer Martin
Rattigan and his brother Joe, whose 4th anniversary
occurs later this year. North Armagh republican Cait Trainor delivered
the following oration.
Published February 3, 2018
An account of one of the most important incidents in the War of Independence in central county Cork, 97 years ago this week.
Published January 27, 2018
A profile of Mary Lou McDonald
Mary Lou McDonald will be confirmed as the next leader of Sinn Fein
within two weeks. A look at the woman who has set herself the challenge
of leading the party into government in the 26 Counties.
Published January 27, 2018
The official introduction and programme for the week of events in Derry
culminating in the annual march to commemorate the Bloody Sunday
massacre.
Published January 20, 2018
United Ireland ‘not inevitable’ - Adams
Gerry Adams gave what is thought to be his last speech as president of
Sinn Fein to the party’s Cuige Uladh [Ulster department] in Belfast
on Saturday morning before his succession by Mary Lou McDonald. The full text of Mr Adams’s speech.
Published January 20, 2018
The Craigavon 2 deserve justice
The Craigavon 2, Brendan McConville and John-Paul Wootton, are innocent
Irishmen who have been wrongfully imprisoned for the past 8 years. Sign the petition now!
Published January 13, 2018
A round-up of the statements traditionally issued this time of year by
republican organisations.
Published January 6, 2018
2018 will present many challenges. If progress with the DUP proves
impossible then the onus falls on to the Irish and British governments
to spell out how they intend to jointly ensure that all past agreements
are honoured.
Published January 6, 2018
A summary of some of
the information contained in declassified state papers which were
released by officials this week in both Dublin and London.
Published December 30, 2017
An extract from Liam Brady’s autobiography in which he describes a famous 1939 IRA raid on a Free State military installation in the Phoenix Park.
Published December 30, 2017
Remember republican prisoners this Christmas
December is traditionally the month to remember republican prisoners
with cards and letters. The current up to date Irish republican
prisoner list.
Published December 16, 2017
The future requires a process of reconciliation
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams TD was in Fermanagh this week to give the
Louis Leonard commemorative lecture on the 45th anniversary of his
death. An extract of his remarks, which focussed on
reconciliation.
Published December 16, 2017
In one of the worst atrocities committed
during the War of Independence, British forces deliberately set fire to
several blocks of buildings and public institutions, 97 years ago this week.
Published December 9, 2017
We should not be collateral damage in Brexit shambles
We are at a crucial juncture in the process. The Irish Government have
the responsibility and the leverage to ensure clarity and certainty from
the British Government.
Published December 9, 2017
Sinister British tactics know no bounds or borders
No other political party in the country would be treated the same way as Saoradh,
and if they did there would be a major public outcry.
Published December 2, 2017
Ballymurphy republicans don’t retire
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams on his party’s historic annual conference.
Published November 25, 2017
The pain and humiliation of Brexit
When I hear what the EU negotiators are telling the UK, I invariably
feel a jolt of pleasure.
Published November 11, 2017
Sean Bresnahan, Chair of the Thomas Ashe Society Omagh, argues that the
Eire Nua initiative for a Federal All-Ireland Republic, developed by
Sinn Fein in the 1970s and still supported by Republican Sinn Fein, can
best advance a new beginning for all of the Irish people.
Published November 4, 2017
Leo Varadkar needs to start acting like Taoiseach
Given the present animosity between Varadkar's government and Sinn Fein it
seems inconceivable that they could meet and hammer out a common Irish policy for the north.
Published October 28, 2017
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