Events… History Will Absolve Me – Fidel Castro 3 Dec 201630 Dec 2016 On the eve of his funeral we republish part of Fidel Castro's four hour speech 'History Will Absolve Me'. Following the 1953 attack on the Moncada Barracks in Havana Castro…
Culture… John MacLean: Krassivy, Krassivy 30 Nov 20163 Dec 2016 John MacLean 24th August 1879- 30th November 1923. Krassivy, Krassivy by Hugh MacDiarmid Scotland has had few men whose names Matter- or should matter- to intelligent people, But of these…
Edinburgh… Police Scotland Attempts To Stop 30th Annual Connolly Commemoration ‘Will Fail’ 1 Jun 201628 Jun 2016 The lengths Police Scotland will go to in order to disrupt James Connolly Society activities always amazes. In Jim's absence (and because he could do with being cheered up) we…
Edinburgh… James Connolly’s Last Statement 12 May 20161 Jun 2016 On the centenary of James Connolly's execution we republish his last statement. The statement was given to his daughter on the eve of his execution. We would also encourage people…
International… Connolly: What Is A Free Nation 12 Feb 201629 Mar 2016 By James Connolly We are moved to ask this question because of the extraordinary confusion of thought upon the subject which prevails in this country, due principally to the pernicious…
Events… Connolly: Slackers 1 11 Feb 201611 Feb 2016 By James Connolly Ireland is in the throes of a new invasion. But whereas all other invasions have been invasions of fighting men, this last invasion is an invasion of…
Events… Connolly: Notes On The Front 11 Feb 201611 Feb 2016 By James Connolly Recently we have been pondering deeply over the ties that bind this country to England. It is not a new theme for our thoughts; for long years…
Events… Mark Hayes: What 1916 Means To Me 4 Feb 201612 Feb 2016 By Mark Hayes It is a difficult task to comment on any aspect of politics in Ireland without wading into a swamp of conflicting emotions and perspectives. Ireland has been…
International… Connolly: In The Gap Of Danger 22 Jan 20164 Feb 2016 By James Connolly In this week’s issue of The Workers’ Republic we publish figures showing the enormous profits now being made by shipowners and merchants engaged in the import trade,…
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