Of all the wonderful escapes and rescues of Irish political prisoners
from British dungeons down through the years none was as remarkable as
the rescue of six Fenian prisoners from the penal settlement of Western
Australia in 1876, 145 years ago this week.
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Of all the wonderful escapes and rescues of Irish political prisoners
from British dungeons down through the years none was as remarkable as
the rescue of six Fenian prisoners from the penal settlement of Western
Australia in 1876, 145 years ago this week.
Published April 24, 2021
Inside a British jail in Ireland
An account of the workings of the brutal Maghaberry prison regime by Kieran McCool, who was arrested in a raid in Derry last month.
Published April 17, 2021
The imposition of Brexit by the Tories, with absolutely no regard for its impact on the north and our economy, has led to many people asking questions and considering new options and opportunities.
Published April 10, 2021
A round-up of the annual speeches and statements released by republican
organisations to mark the 105th anniversary of the
Easter Rising.
Published April 5, 2021
The real reason unionist politicians are mad
The heart of the matter is that Bobby Storey’s
funeral was an orderly, dignified tribute to a man seen as an
outstanding republican.
Published April 2, 2021
Victims speak out over Creggan invasion
Disturbances have continued in Derry after intensely violent PSNI raids
in the Ballymagowan area of Creggan last weekend. A press conference
organised at Junior McDaid House on Thursday saw some of
those affected issue statements give emotional accounts of their
horrific experiences at the hands of the PSNI.
Published March 27, 2021
In the early hours of 7th March 1921, 100 years ago this week, the Mayor of Limerick, IRA officer George Clancy, former Mayor, Michael O’Callaghan of Sinn Féin and IRA volunteer Joseph O’Donoghue were all shot dead in their homes at night after curfew by the RIC.
Published March 13, 2021
An article by Saoradh Newry activist Cliodhna McCool on what being involved in republicanism means to her and the contribution women have made to the cause of Irish freedom.
Published March 13, 2021
One of the greatest losses of life incurred by the IRA during the War of Independence occurred at Clonmult, seven miles north of Midleton in County Cork, 100 years ago this week.
Published February 27, 2021
The Catalan rapper arrested for his message
The arrest of a pro-Catalan independence rapper over his lyrics following a police stand-off has echoes with ongoing censorship in Ireland.
Published February 20, 2021
Isolated but unbowed - Frank Stagg’s hunger strike
Volunteer Frank Stagg died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976, 45 years ago this week. The story
of his sacrifice by Jonathan O'Meara.
Published February 13, 2021
A former chief of staff of the INLA, Gino Gallagher was assassinated 25 years ago this week. In this article, Peter Urban of the International Republican Socialist Network recalls his comrade.
Published February 6, 2021
MI5’s sinister policing of the 26 Counties
To believe that Drew Harris is not still in the employ of the Government which had placed him at the top levels of their intelligence apparatus in the six counties stretches credulity to the limit.
Published January 30, 2021
The Bloody Sunday March Committee is organising a week of online events and a virtual march for justice for the 1972 massacre of 14 civilians by British forces in Derry, under the banner ‘It’s Never Too Late For The Truth’. It has published a context and programme of events for the week.
Published January 22, 2021
An inappropriate and unreasonable detention
A letter by lifelong republican Kieran ‘Zack’ Smyth to highlight his internment at the hands of MI5 has been published by the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association.
Published January 16, 2021
The New IRA and several republican political organisations have issued statements to mark the New Year.
Published January 9, 2021
A round-up of the state papers released so far in Dublin, London and Belfast in the annual release of newly declassified documents.
Published December 30, 2020
Kenova investigation avoids questions about senior figures
The police investigation known as ‘Operation Kenova’ is not interested in getting to the truth about Stakeknife or other British agents within the Provisional IRA, according to an intelligence veteran who says his evidence has been ignored.
Published December 19, 2020
Prisoners issue Christmas statement
Throughout December, events have been taking place across Ireland in support of republican political prisoners. A statement was issued by IRPWA-supported prisoners at Maghaberry.
Published December 19, 2020
The Burning of Cork, 100 years ago
This week marks the 100 year anniversary of the burning of Cork City by British Crown Forces. An account of the conflict before and the cruelty during the devastating Cork City fire.
Published December 11, 2020
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