Ireland… Irish Ayes 10 Feb 201210 Feb 2012 This article first appeared in Bella Caledonia, the original can be viewed here. By Jim Slaven The constitutional question has dominated Scottish politics for some considerable time. During the last…
Uncategorized Sects, Thugs And Myths Retold 19 Jan 2012 By Patricia Walls My first encounter with Scottish sectarianism occurred way back in early 1997 in Glasgow. I made the error of going for an after-work pint in the Rosevale…
Uncategorized Vol Sean McIlvenna Commemoration 15 Dec 201124 Dec 2011 The annual Volunteer Sean McIlvenna commemoration will be held this Saturday. Assemble 11.30am Shamrock Street, Glasgow. For more information: http://www.vsmrfb.com/ https://www.facebook.com/events/226744247353889/
Ireland… Volunteers Danny Doherty and Willie Fleming 6 Dec 20116 Dec 2011 Today is the anniversary of the death of IRA volunteers Danny Doherty and Willie Fleming who were killed while on active service in 1984. Danny Doherty was from the Creggan Estate…
Uncategorized Ombudsman Says It Can’t Investigate Police Killings 25 Nov 201124 Dec 2011 By Barry McCaffrey Victims’ families have reacted angrily this afternoon after being told by the Police Ombudsman that it can no longer investigate the killings of anyone shot dead by…
Events… The Original Occupy Protest 28 Oct 201131 Oct 2011 Having an open, if not uncritical, mind on the Occupy protests I found this article from a Dublin based activist very interesting. It is followed by a fascinating documentary by…
Uncategorized SNP Attack On Irish Community 21 Oct 201119 Nov 2011 'The British government has no right in Ireland, never had any right in Ireland and never can have any right in Ireland' James Connolly Kenny MacAskill's speech to today's SNP conference confirms what…
Uncategorized International Peace Conference In Basque Country 19 Oct 201126 Oct 2011 This week Donostia in the Basque Country hosted an international conference to initiate inclusive negotiations aimed at conflict resolution. The following sets out the pro independence left in the Bsque Country's position in…
Uncategorized Daily Record Journalist In Racism Arrest 17 Oct 201119 Oct 2011 A senior journalist at the Daily Record has been arrested and charged with racist behaviour following a football match last month. The journalist is Mark Smith who works as Deputy…
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