Irish Republican News: Archives

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.

Loughinisland families demand truth on anniversary

Families of six Catholic men slaughtered in a County Down pub by loyalist gunmen while watching the World Cup 30 years ago are “being let down to this very day” because no one has been held accountable for the massacre or the suspected Crown Force collusion, a lawyer for the victims’ relatives has said.

Oration at funeral of Dr Ella O’Dwyer

On Thursday, June 13 republicans from across Ireland gathered in County Tipperary to bid farewell to IRA Volunteer, Óglach Ella O’Dwyer, who passed away earlier this month.

1984 or 2024?

An opinion piece by Saoradh National Chairman, Stephen Murney, on the continued use of lists by British occupying forces excluding republican activists from talking to each other.

Black flag vigil for 1981 Hunger Strikers

Éirígí has announced details of a vigil in Dublin to mark the anniversary of the death of Volunteer Bobby Sands.

In memory of Volunteer Patrick O’Callaghan

John Crawley delivered the oration at a commemoration in Crossmaglen on 28 April, 2024 in honour of IRA volunteer Patrick O’Callaghan.

Saving Moore Street, the cradle of the 1916 Rising

The future of Moore Street in Dublin and harnessing its potential was the focus of a special conference on Wednesday.

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín interviewed

Aontú has reached up to 5% support in opinion polls and is just shy of becoming the fourth largest party in the 26 Counties, just over five years since the party began as a more socially conservative alternative on the republican left.

Easter speeches and statements 2024

A round-up of the messages and orations delivered around Ireland to mark the 108th anniversary of the Easter Rising.

Easter commemorations 2024

A round-up of events to honour Ireland’s fallen this Easter, with thanks to Republican Memorial Tributes, and apologies for errors or omissions. Please confirm times and dates with your local organisation.

The lonely death of Michael Kearney

Volunteer Michael Kearney’s name was cleared in 2003 following an internal Provisional IRA investigation which confirmed he was not an informer. A statement by Seamus Kearney in relation to the Kenova Report and its revelations about the killing of his brother by an IRA unit which had been infiltrated by the British Crown Forces.

August 29, 2024

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