Irish Republican News: Archives

December 30, 2024

‘We are all Paddystinians’

The closure by Israel of its embassy in Dublin has emboldened Irish support for the International Court of Justice in demanding the arrest and prosecution of Israeli political leaders for crimes against humanity.

PSNI’s abuse of children in focus

A PSNI assault on a special needs teenager is the latest sordid chapter of police violence against children in the north of Ireland and has renewed calls for the force to be disbanded.

New republican group launched

A new grassroots republican organisation has said it stands for peace and justice.

Tributes paid to Gearóid Ó Cairealláin

World-renowned rap group Kneecap led tributes to language activist Gearóid Ó Cairealláin, father of band member Móglái Bap, who passed away the night before the band performed at the largest ever Irish language performance in Belfast.

Garda Commissioner linked to PSNI spying

There are concerns that the uncovered surveillance of journalists and lawyers could be continuing in the north of Ireland and may also be taking place in the 26 Counties under Garda Commissioner Drew Harris.

School project leader targeted by loyalist abuse

Irish language activist Linda Ervine has described the “horrendous” online abuse she has faced over her efforts to set up the first Irish language school in east Belfast.

State papers 2024

A round-up of previously classified state papers selected for declassification this year.

Where is the border poll?

At the halfway point in what has been termed the ‘decade of opportunities’, an assessesment of the chances of securing a border poll by 2030.

December 19, 2024

Victory celebrated as Israel backs away from Ireland

The closure of their embassy in Dublin has been celebrated by campaigners in Ireland as a sign that the Israeli effort to wipe out the Palestinian population may be on the way to being halted.

PSNI shamed by spy tribunal ruling

A British tribunal’s ruling that police forces illegally spied on Irish journalists and lawyers could have serious repercussions for the PSNI and the police chief who ordered the surveillance operations.

PSNI violence caught on camera

A video has emerged which shows a member of the PSNI police kicking a County Tyrone teenage boy in the head while he was restrained on the ground last weekend.

SF determined to offer ‘alternative’ despite McDonald setback

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald lost her bid to become the first woman Taoiseach after her nomination was defeated in the Dáil on Wednesday.

Judge compels British govt to hold Brown inquiry

The British government has been ordered to hold a public inquiry into the collusion killing of Gaelic sports official Sean Brown following a mandatory order by the High Court in Belfast.

Justice for murdered teen underlines need for inquests

The family of 15-year-old Patrick Crawford who was shot dead by a British soldier in the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast say they “finally have justice” after 49 years.

Antoine Mac Giolla Bhrighde

An oration delivered by Frankie Quinn of the 1916 Societies at its commemoration of IRA Volunteer Antoine Mac Giolla Bhrighde on the 40th anniversary of his killing in an SAS ambush.

Prisoners respond to authorities’ move on Irish culture

Republican prisoners in Maghaberry have issued a statement in Irish and English in protest at moves to suppress the Irish language and culture inside the jail.

December 12, 2024

Storm inspires drive to ‘demolish the UVF’

An infamous loyalist mural in north Belfast which threatens a return to sectarian killings was badly damaged last weekend as a storm swept across Ireland.

Bloody Sunday trial to go ahead

A former British soldier accused of two murders as part of the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre has been ordered to stand trial after an attempt to get the case thrown out was refused.

PSNI seizes Christmas items in Derry raid

An early morning PSNI police raid targeted a member of the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association in Derry and seized a number of items and money which were stored away for Christmas.

Judicial review into Sean Brown murder case

The family of GAA sports official Sean Brown are taking a legal action against the British government for refusing to hold a public inquiry into his murder.

New TD urged to resign after shock revelations

A newly elected TD is being urged to resign his seat after it emerged that he was a shareholder and former employee of a notorious military spy technology firm when he was elected in local elections this year.

Marian Price takes action over TV claims

Former republican prisoner Marian Price has begun legal action against Disney for their dramatised television series, ‘Say Nothing’.

Remembering Danny Doherty and Willie Fleming

IRA Volunteers Danny Doherty and Willie Fleming (Derry Brigade) were two men of valour who were killed on active service on December 6th 1984 in a shoot to kill operation by the British occupying forces in the grounds of Gransha Hospital, Derry.

Red faces for ‘peace’ group funders

A widely hailed loyalist ‘peacemaker’ is convicted of possessing guns and ammunition. You just couldn’t make this stuff up.

December 5, 2024

Voters ‘disregarded’ by coalition talks

Sinn Féin has said hundreds of thousands of people who “voted for change” are being excluded from negotiations on the next government in Dublin and has called on Micheál Martin to discuss an alternative coalition.

Belfast rap band scores penalty against discrimination

Irish language rap group Kneecap has won a case over a decision by the British government to refuse them funding because of their nationalist views.

Proposed legacy changes ‘outrageous and disgraceful’

The British government has been criticised for coming up short as it unveiled its proposed amendments to Tory legislation on the legacy of the conflict in Ireland.

Funding for loyalist paramilitaries set to continue

A cross-border funding group which provided close to £900,000 to so-called ‘peacebuilding’ organisations operated by leading loyalist Winston Irvine has refused to say whether it will continue to fund them after he pleaded guilty to weapons charges.

Martin insults northerners on eve of election

Mary Lou McDonald has accused Micheál Martin of being ‘delusional and disrespectful’ to northern nationalists after an outburst he made on the eve of last Friday’s general election.

School ‘not safe’ for Muslim girls

Three young Muslim girls at the centre of a racist intimidation and bullying controversy have been told by their north Belfast school it is not safe for them to return.

Irish republican prisoner list

An updated Irish Republican Prisoners List for 2024, with addresses for sending Christmas greetings.

History of the Irish Republican Socialist Movement

The IRSM has published a history to mark the 50 years of struggle for a 32 county socialist Ireland by the Irish Republican Socialist Party (IRSP) and the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA).

December 2, 2024

Sinn Féin reaches out as counting concludes

Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin has said that Mary Lou McDonald has been in contact with leaders of the Social Democrats and the Labour Party as the outcome of the 26 County general election became clear.

December 1, 2024

Despite gains, numbers point to right-wing coalition

A Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael-led coalition is now seen as the most likely outcome of the 26 County general election after counting has completed in most constituencies.

Nervous celebrations as counting winds down for night

The first day of counting in the 26 County general election has concluded, but with every party celebrating bar the Greens and the far right, the outcome remains very uncertain.