Irish Republican News

The rationale for the Union has gone

The release of census figures has removed any justification for the British partition of Ireland.

British opposition could call border poll

The British Labour Party has said it would be prepared to call a referendum on Irish reunification if it gets into power. Shadow British Direct Ruler Peter Kyle has said he would set out his criteria for calling a referendum.

Failed budgets follow cost of living protests

Thousands turned out in protest on Saturday, September 24 to march against the rising cost of living and increased hardship in both parts of Ireland.

Dillon family ‘deserve answers’

British secrecy and cover-up has increased ahead of the inquest into the 1997 murder of Seamus Dillon by a loyalist murder gang.

A new generation to carry on the justice fight

No one was brought to justice for the death of Harry Duffy. His family fear new legacy legislation means no one ever will, but another generation has vowed to continue the campaign regardless.

Schools urged to reject PSNI stunts

Lasair Dhearg has sent correspondence to every school and education facility in the North about a British policing strategy which it says is “aimed at grabbing the hearts and minds of our young people”.

Unionists reject census results in advance

Unionists have been attempting to play down the significance of the results of the 2021 Census for the north of Ireland.

Sectarian attacks in east Belfast

Two “shocking” anti-Catholic attacks have taken place in a mixed area of east Belfast.

Anti-monarchy protest in Dublin

A protest march against the English monarchy took place in Dublin on Monday as Irish republicans responded to the accession of King Charles and the proclamation of his intent to rule over the north of Ireland.

Nothing compensates for murder of husband and father

The family of Loughlin Maginn, murdered as a result of collusion in 1989, have demanded a proper inquest into the killing after their civil action against the British Crown Forces was settled in their favour.

Pain for family after UVF funeral

Recently deceased loyalist paramilitary Joe Coggle got away with murder, says the daughter-in-law of a woman he killed nearly 40 years ago.

Two justice campaigners pass away

Liam Holden, who spent 17 years in prison after his wrongful conviction for the killing of a British Army soldier died last Thursday, September 15. He was the last prisoner in the North to face the death penalty.

The Great Escape

An account of the 1983 Long Kesh prison breakout, which occurred 39 years ago this week.

Unionists must engage in unity debate

The latest census figures show that fundamental change is unstoppable and points towards a referendum on Irish reunification.

The battle for survival

An essay written in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh prison by hunger striker Bobby Sands, first published in January 1979.

Tolerating differences

Society must reflect and include the entirety of its people, not part of them. Inclusivity is vital to the well being of any community, whether a nation, the global village or a local populace.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022