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Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:30:18 +0000The ‘Magnificent Seven’ swim to freedom
Fifty years ago on 17 January 1972 seven Republican internees escaped from the British prison ship, HMS ‘Maidstone’, moored at the coal wharf in Belfast docks, and swam to freedom. They achieved fame in news headlines across the world as ‘The M...
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:28:15 +0000
Women and girls have lived in fear forever – Mary Lou McDonald
Speaking ahead of a vigil outside Leinster House in memory of Ashling Murphy, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald said: in memory of Ashling Murphy, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD said: “Violence against women and girls, and the fear ...
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:29:11 +0000
Why Disability Rights are Human Rights – Declan Kearney
Declan Kearney writes on the need to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) into law.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:51:03 +0000
Dáil Éireann divides on the Treaty
One hundred years ago this week Dáil Éireann voted on the Treaty and divided just as the Cabinet had already divided and as the IRA was shortly to do also. It was a division that would lead eventually to armed conflict, but not for another six mont...
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:51:03 +0000
Dáil Éireann divides on the Treaty
One hundred years ago this week Dáil Éireann voted on the Treaty and divided just as the Cabinet had already divided and as the IRA was shortly to do also. It was a division that would lead eventually to armed conflict, but not for another six mont...
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 14:34:16 +0000
Liam Mellows defends the Irish Republic
Dáil Éireann debated the Treaty in December 1921 and early January 1922. One of the most enduring speeches is that of Liam Mellows, senior IRA officer, former envoy in the United States, 1916 Rising leader in Galway, former Fianna Éireann organise...
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 14:34:16 +0000
Liam Mellows defends the Irish Republic
Dáil Éireann debated the Treaty in December 1921 and early January 1922. One of the most enduring speeches is that of Liam Mellows, senior IRA officer, former envoy in the United States, 1916 Rising leader in Galway, former Fianna Éireann organise...
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:02:29 +0000
Pat Rehill – A tribute
Republicans across Ireland were saddened by the recent death of committed and dedicated republican Pat Rehill.
Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:47:34 +0000
PSNI wrong to quash Hooded Men case - British Supreme Court
In a landmark victory, Britain’s highest court has ruled that the PSNI decision to not investigate the torture of fourteen men in 1971 was “wrong”, and “irrational”.
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:29:45 +0000
British government amnesty legislation will make legacy a permanently toxic issue – Declan Kearney
Writing in his latest blog, Declan Kearney said the British government's amnesty legislation will make legacy a permanently toxic issue.