Irish Republican News: Archives

October 17, 2024

Death of British Army’s massacre general

Mike Jackson, the former head of the British Army and the adjutant of the Parachute Regiment during the Bloody Sunday massacre, has died aged 80.

Disaster for Sinn Féin as TDs quit over disputes

Sinn Féin’s problems in the 26 Counties have exploded ahead of an impending general election, with the departure of two TDs, including the shock resignation of party veteran, Laois/Offaly TD Brian Stanley.

Loyalists ‘adding fuel to the fire’

A former loyalist leader has said unionist paramilitary groups are in the background “waiting on a time they may be called upon” to return to large-scale conflict.

Sinn Féin ‘frank and transparent’ over Senator’s departure

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has denied orchestrating an “elaborate cover-up” after the party failed to divulge the real reason for former Sinn Féin Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile’s sudden resignation from the Seanad last year.

Sectarian hate gets all clear from PSNI

In the wake of a number of incidents of loyalist flute bands and their supporters openly engaging in hate and intimidation, the PSNI have said that anti-Catholic chanting and singing is not illegal in the north of Ireland.

Huge Shannon protest opposes Ireland’s complicity

There were scuffles at a major national protest at Shannon Airport on Saturday as a Garda riot squad confronted a demonstration against the airport’s servicing of NATO warplanes and the illegal transport of munitions to the Middle East and other war zones.

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.

The way to put loyalist gangs out of business is to stop the cash

There is that no incentive for paramilitary groups to transition – in fact there is every reason to stay in business, writes Brian Feeney.

October 10, 2024

Sun sets on the British empire

Britain is to return its last African colony to Mauritius, ending decades of abuses of the Chagos island and its residents, whom it forcibly expelled from the islands in the 1960s and 1970s.

US govt advisor urges Israel to ‘carpet bomb the Irish’

A top US government advisor has urged Israel to ‘carpet bomb’ and ‘napalm’ Irish peace-keeper troops who failed to comply with Israel’s demand to withdraw from positions in south Lebanon.

Sinn Féin to undergo ‘complete overhaul’

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she has ordered “a complete overhaul of governance procedures” for the party after it provided references for former party press officer Michael McMonagle, who has admitted a number of child sex offences.

Report spurs effort to oust foreign agents from parliament

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has called on all political parties and independents to audit TDs and Senators to ensure they are under “no undue influence” after reports that a member of the Dublin parliament is secretly working on behalf of the Russian government.

Miscarriage of justice overturned after 50 years

A woman jailed over the IRA attack on the British Army in Derry 50 years ago is to have her convictions quashed following a judgement of the Court of Appeal.

Claire Hanna confirmed as new SDLP leader

In her first speech as the new leader of the SDLP, Claire Hanna has pledged her commitment to a united Ireland “with reconciliation at its heart”.

The murder of Willie Price

Extracts from a new booklet on the SAS murder of Willie Price on 13 July 1984, compiled for his family by Relatives for Justice.

I will not shed any tears for Netanyahu’s rogue state

It’s been hard to watch the news over the last couple of days and not feel like I am going completely insane.

October 3, 2024

New loyalist threat to Irish language class

Days after a group of loyalist paramilitary figures met the North’s Minister for Education to make sectarian demands for curbs on the Irish language, the threat of paramilitary violence has forced the cancellation of an Irish language event.

PSNI use seized phone in shocking entrapment plot

A mobile phone, confiscated when the PSNI stopped and searched the partner of a republican activist last month, was subsequently used by the PSNI to try to get her fiancé to breach his bail conditions, Saoradh has said.

Sectarian police views exposed at tribunal

A tribunal in London has heard that a senior PSNI figure adhered to a sectarian conspiracy theory that judicial decisions against the force were due to Catholics in the court system.

Inept budget seen as starting gun for election

Most Irish politicians accept that the 26 County general election will be held next month following a cash ‘giveaway’ by the government in its annual announcement of its plans for the economy.

Varadkar surprises with Irish unity ideas

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has spoken out strongly to urge greater focus and energy among Irish political representatives on the journey to Irish unity.

Republican prisoner takes action over language rights

Sean McVeigh, a republican prisoner at Maghaberry prison, is set to launch legal action over the failure of the prison system in the North to recognise the Irish language.

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.

Why massacring civilians is Israel’s deliberate strategy

All of humanity is less secure after a year of genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank and as Israel now unleashes its wrath on Lebanon.