éirígí

Derry Pays Homage to James Connolly

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:39:35 GMT

Around 100 people attended a public meeting in Derry on Monday night, organised by the Free Derry Collective, to mark the 100th anniversary of James Connolly’s return to Ireland via the north-western city.

The Two Faces of John Gormley

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:27:43 GMT

Speaking at a Green Party gathering in Limerick last Saturday, party leader and Twenty-Six County environment minister John Gormley gave a pledge to end corporate donations to parties in the state, as well as criticising the pervasive influence of big business on politics.

éirígí to Reclaim the Black Mountain

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:04:19 GMT

Rúnaí ginearálta éirígí Breandán Mac Cionnaith has announced the details of an éirígí demonstration on Belfast’s Black Mountain, which will take place on Saturday, August 7.

Jon Anza is Brought Home

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:52:44 GMT

The body of Jon Anza, patriot and ETA activist, was finally returned to the Basque Country last week. Activists of the nationalist left welcomed him with voices chanting, flags waving and tears in their eyes.

British Army Still Closing Irish Roads

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:33:34 GMT

Rúnaí ginearálta éirígí Breandán Mac Cionnaith has said the requisitioning of a road in south Down by the British army is proof of the abnormal nature of the British presence in the Six Counties.

March for Political Status in Lurgan

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:59:48 GMT

Over 500 people marched in Lurgan on Sunday afternoon to demand political status for the republican prisoners incarcerated in Maghaberry jail.

Wicklow Republicans Oppose Windsor Visit

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:13:57 GMT

Following the recent indication by the Dublin government that Elizabeth Windsor will be invited on a state visit to the Twenty-Six Counties, éirígí Cill Mhantáin activists, joined by other republicans and socialists, held a day of action on Friday in the People’s Park on Main Street, Arklow.

Stormont Averts its Gaze from the Economic Crisis

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:25:34 GMT

While Stormont politicians enjoy their long summer recess in sunny climes, recently released figures from the Six-County Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment reveal the employment crisis that continues to beset working people.

Different Legislation, Same Harassment

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:10:48 GMT

As éirígí predicted, the recent suspension of Section 44 of the British government’s ‘Terrorism Act’ has not deterred the PSNI in its campaign of harassment against the nationalist community.

Workers in Struggle

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:11:45 GMT

- Refuse workers threaten strike
- Workers protest at Merlin Park hospital
- Ballymun lifts dispute ends
- 1300 nursing and care jobs threatened

The Chief Welcomed Home

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:58:39 GMT

Human rights activist and Shell to Sea campaigner Pat ‘the Chief’ O’Donnell was finally released from prison on Saturday. He had served more than five months of a seven month sentence imposed on him for his involvement in protests against the giveaway of our natural resources and Shell’s plans to build an experimental and highly dangerous pipeline through his community in north Mayo.

The Camera Doesn’t Lie: The Truth About Ardoyne

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:44:12 GMT

Since Monday night’s Orange Order incursion, the residents of Ardoyne and those who support their right to live free from sectarian harassment have come under sustained attack from the British government, the PSNI, organs of the Six County state, the corporate media and some political parties who should know better.