Culture… James Connolly – A Working Class Hero 19 Feb 201322 Feb 2013 This documentary, James Connolly - A Working Class Hero, is a comprehensive look at the life and work of James Connolly. From his birth in Edinburgh's Little Ireland to his…
Culture… Fairytale Of New York In Irish 22 Dec 201224 Dec 2012 The Pogues have long been one of the great examples of diaspora culture. Successful, outstanding musicians and songwriters yet also political and not afraid to speak the truth to power.…
Politics The Revolution Will Not Be Televised 13 Apr 201219 Jun 2012 By Jim Slaven Ten years ago today Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez was returned to power following a short, failed coup d'etat. On April11th 2002 Chavez was taken into custody by…
Politics Basque Country’s International Solidarity Week 22 Feb 201228 Feb 2012 This year's International Solidarity Week with the Basque Country starts this Saturday with events around the world. As part of this years events there will be two public meetings in Scotland. Both…
Culture… The Genius Of Luke Kelly 30 Jan 20128 Feb 2012 Luke Kelly died on this day 1984. Below is the poignant last minutes of a documentary about his life and some clips of the man himself. I would not normally…
Ireland… John Lennon: Revolutionary Artist 8 Dec 20118 Dec 2011 John Lennon was shot dead on 8th December 1980. Although always associated with the Beatles, Lennon was a political artist and activist. His song Woman is the Nigger of the…
Events… Damien Dempsey Live At Liberty Hall Centre 14 Nov 201117 Nov 2011 Damien Dempsey and his band play at the Liberty Hall Centre last month for the Concern campaign.
Culture… James Larkin And Liverpool’s Radical Tradition 30 Sep 201125 Nov 2011 By Seafra O’Cearbhall Saturday 8thOctober sees the 14th Annual James Larkin March + Rally take place in Liverpool. This year the theme for event is the 30th anniversary of the…
Politics… What is a Free nation 2 Sep 201127 Sep 2011 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…
