A leaflet outlining the Party Platform of The Democratic Socialist Party from around 1981. Many thanks to the sender.
“Vultures Out” Newsletter from éirígí September 16, 2021
“Vultures Out” a Summer2021 Newsletter from éirígí. Many thanks to the sender.
Leaflet from Brigid Purcell -People Before Profit -Dublin Bay South Bye-Election June 30, 2021
A Leaflet from Brigid Purcell who is running for People Before Profit in The Dublin Bay South Bye-Election. Many thanks to the sender.
Podcast – The Socialist Party of Ireland (1971) June 10, 2021
Founded in January 1971, The Socialist Party of Ireland were a pro Soviet Party that subscribed to the Two Nations Theory. Based mainly around Ballymun and Tallaght they contested the 1977 and 1981 General Elections as well as the 1979 Local Elections. IN 1982 they became part of the new Democratic Socialist Party.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Vanguard Issue 1 -Socialist Party of Ireland June 9, 2021
From 1971 The first issue of Vanguard , the paper of The Socialist Party of Ireland.
Podcast – The Revolutionary Workers Party -Episode 43 April 15, 2021
Founded in 1930, The Revolutionary Workers Groups / Revolutionary Workers Party contested the 1930 Dublin Municipal Elections. Set up by Moscow as a result of a lack of trust in Jim Larkin Senior, they were a major part of the reformed Communist Party of Ireland in 1933.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
Podcast – The United Left Alliance March 11, 2021
A look at The United Left Alliance, formed in late 2010 by The Socialist Party, People Before Profit (SWP), WUAG and Independents. Although not a registered Party the Alliance contested the 2011 General Election before eventually dissolving in 2013.
I’ve created a website for the podcast too, should you wish to listen to other episodes etc..
“Workers Life” Issue One – Sinn Féin The Workers Party March 9, 2021
From May 1980 , issue one of the Sinn Féin The Workers Party magazine “Workers Life”. Quite a broad range of articles, with everything from New Technology to the John Giles managed Shamrock Rovers covered.
“Revolutionary Alternative” -Vol2. Issue 1. October 1968 – Academic Freedom Committee February 11, 2021
Issue 2-1 of “Revolutionary Alternative” a paper produced by the Academic Freedom Committee, who were members of The Internationalists, the group that became the Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist-Leninist). There’s a podcast on them here.
Many thanks to the sender
The Sligo Star – November 1976 -Sligo CYM February 5, 2021
The November 1976 Edition of The Sligo Star produced by The Sligo CYM and supporters. It’s interesting in that it has a broader coverage of culture and local issues than many Left Wing papers. Many thanks to the sender
Rebel issue 1 from Revolutionary Struggle February 3, 2021
The first issue of “Rebel” , a newspaper produced by the Left Wing group Revolutionary Struggle in 1978. You can find out more on them here. Many thanks to the sender.
Red Patriot -Dec 25, 1970 – Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist-Leninist) February 2, 2021
The December 25th , 1970 edition of the Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist-Leninist) organ Red Patriot.
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The Workers Party -South Inner City, 1991 Leaflet for Andy Smith and Brian O’Connor February 1, 2021
From the 1991 Local Election Campaign a leaflet from The Workers Party -South Inner City Branch promoting candidates Andy Smith and Brian O’Connor. Running in the South Inner City LEA Brian O’Connor polled 778 votes and Andy Smith 600 votes and both missed out on seats.
Podcast -The Democratic Socialist Party January 28, 2021
A look at the Jim Kemmy led Democratic Socialist Party that lasted from 1982 to 1990 before they merged with The Labour Party. It was the first Party here to back Abortion in certain circumstances , were anti Nationalist and very much in favour of the separation of Church and State.
H-Block and Sectarian Civil War – Socialists Against Nationalism January 25, 2021
H-Block and Sectarian Civil War a 1981 pamphlet produced by The Socialists Against Nationalism group.
“Public Health Versus Private Wealth” -The Workers’ Party 1987 January 17, 2021
From 1987 a Health Policy a 30 page document produced by The Workers’ Party entitled “Public Health Versus Private Wealth”
“Mother and Baby Homes” Pamphlet from People Before Profit January 14, 2021
A 48 page pamhplet written by Willie Cumming of People Before Profit about The Mother and Baby Homes.
Many thanks to the Sender
Socialist Quarterly No. 1 -September 1976 December 18, 2020
The first issue of Socialist Quarterly published by the Socialist Quarterly Editorial Board , which consisted of representatives of the Left Liason Committee and The Irish Marxist Society.
Edited by Paddy Carmody, this issue has contributions from Noel Browne, Matt Merrigan, Naomi Wayne, Anthony Cronin, Dave Neligan and George Jeffares.
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