In 2002 The UCD branch of the Socialist Workers’ Party decided to leave the main party and re-name themselves Socialist Alternative. They released a lengthy Statement as to their reasons why.
I’ve scanned and uploaded it in pdf here
Many thanks to the sender

From 2002 A Statement from The UCD ex-SWP group – Socialist Alternative May 29, 2020
Tags: Irish Left, Irish Politics, Politics, Socialist Alternative, Socialist Worker Student Society, SWP, UCD


“How Do We Achieve A United Ireland?” Article from People Before Profit West Belfast News January 17, 2018
Tags: gerry carroll, Irish Left, Irish Politics, Kieran Allen, northern Ireland, people before profit, Politics, SWP, West Belfast
From the Winter 2017 edition of the “People Before Profit West Belfast News” paper an article “How Do We Achieve A United Ireland?” which is an abridged version of a speech given by Kieran Allen in Waterford. An interesting read.
Many thanks to the sender.


From 2002 Socialist Worker Abortion Referendum Special Supplement April 26, 2017
Tags: 2002 abortion referendum, Abortion, Irish Politics, Politics, Socialist Worker, Socialist Workers Party, SWP
From 2002, in the aftermath of the Abortion Referendum a Socialist Worker Abortion Referendum Special Supplement.


Leaflet from The Socialist Worker Student Society April 17, 2017
Tags: Irish Politics, Politics, socialist, Socialist Worker Student Society, Socialist Workers Party, SWP, SWSS


Leaflet and Pledge Card from The Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment #repealthe8th November 24, 2016
Tags: aaa, Abortion, Anti Austerity Alliance, Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment, pro choice, repealthe8th, SWP, united left, Workers Party
A Leaflet and Pledge Card (which candidates signed before this years General Election) from The Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment.
Their Website


“ASTI Strike: Teachers Should Take Solidarity Action” Leaflet from People Before Profit November 10, 2016
Tags: AAAPBP, ASTI, Irish Left, Irish Politics, people before profit, Politics, socialist, SWP
A Leaflet from People Before Profit “ASTI Strike: Teachers Should Take Solidarity Action” urging other teachers Unions to join ASTI in strike action.
Many thanks to the sender.


“Solidarity With The Greek People” Leaflet from the SWP July 2, 2015
Tags: Greece, Irish Left, Irish Politics, Politics, Socialist Workers Party, SWP


Leaflet from Seamus O’Boyle -People Before Profit – Sligo -2014 Local Elections April 6, 2014
Tags: 2014 Local Elections, Irish Politics, people before profit, Politics, Seamus O'Boyle, Sligo, SWP
A leaflet from Seamus O’Boyle who is running for People Before Profit in Sligo for a seat on Sligo County Council.
Many thanks to the sender.


Leaflet introducing Brid Smith- People Before Profit Alliance- 2014 Euro Elections -Dublin January 12, 2014
Tags: 2014 European Elections, Brid Smith, Dublin, Irish Left, Irish Politics, people before profit, Politics, SWP
A leaflet from People Before Alliance Dublin European Election candidate Brid Smith outlining her past record.


Post 9/11 special two page issue of ‘Socialist Worker ‘ December 16, 2013
Tags: Irish Left, Irish Politics, osama bin laden, Politics, Socialist Worker, Socialist Workers Party, SWP
A Special two page issue of The Socialist Worker produced in the aftermath of the attack on the World Trade Centre on September 11th 2001. It has a piece on Osama Bin Laden, suggests that the attack is the ‘Bitter fruit of US Policy’ and also has a piece on ‘Marxism and Terrorism’
I’ve also uploaded it in pdf


“Why You Should Protest Against The G8” Leaflet from the Socialist Workers Party May 23, 2013
Tags: G8 Summit, Irish Left, Irish Politics, Politics, Socialist Workers Party, SWP
“Why You Should Protest Against The G8” a Leaflet from the SWP advertising a meeting of the same heading aswell as giving reasons to protest and also giving notice that the SWP will be running buses to Fermanagh to protest at the G8 Summit.
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“There can be no more delays, expert groups or excuses’ X-case leaflet from the SWP May 12, 2013
Tags: Abortion, Irish Left, Irish Politics, Politics, Socialist Workers Party, SWP, x case
“There can be no more delays, expert groups or excuses” an X-case leaflet distributed by The Socialist Workers Party at recent Action on X demos in Dublin.


December 2004 Leaflet from the Coolock/Artane Campaign Against The Bin Tax May 8, 2013
Tags: bin tax, Irish Left, Irish Politics, Politics, Ritchie Browne, Socialist Workers Party, SWP
From December 2004 a leaflet from the Coolock/Artane Campaign Against The Bin Tax about the computerization of bin lorries, debt collectors and more related to the Bin Tax.


From 2005 “For a new paper reflecting the new movements: Support the Socialist Worker financial appeal:” April 2, 2013
Tags: Irish Left, Irish Politics, Politics, Socialist Worker, Socialist Workers Party, SWP
From around 2005 a financial appeal from The Socialist Worker Newspaper. “For a new paper reflecting the new movements: Support the Socialist Worker financial appeal:”
Many thanks to the sender.


“Before you make up your mind”- Secondary Schools Leaflet on Abortion from the Socialist Workers Movement 1992 December 3, 2012
Tags: 1992 Abortion Referendum, Abortion, Irish History, Irish Politics, Politics, socialist, Socialist Workers Party, SWP, x case
From 1992 , in the aftermath of the X-Case a leaflet on Abortion from The Socialist Workers Movement intended for Secondary school students. The leaflet was never distributed.
You’ll find a more detailed explanation of the leaflet here
Many thanks to the CLR for use of the leaflet.


Leaflet from Gino Kenny -SWP -2004 Local Elections- Clondalkin November 27, 2012
Tags: 2004 local elections, Clondalkin, Dublin Mid West, Gino Kenny, Irish Left, Irish Politics, Politics, socialist, Socialist Workers Party, SWP
From the 2004 Local Elections a leaflet for Socialist Workers Party candidate Gino Kenny, who was running for a seat in Clondalkin. Kenny polled 1,044 votes and lost out on the last seat in the final count.


“No More Deaths Abortion Rights Now! #Savita ” leaflet from the SWP November 15, 2012
Tags: Abortion, Irish Left, Irish Politics, Politics, Socialist Workers Party, SWP
A “No More Deaths Abortion Rights Now! #Savita ” leaflet from the SWP given out at the protest outside the Dail after the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar.


From November 2004 “Bertie says he is a socialist…. Get the Real Thing! ” Leaflet from the SWP October 9, 2012
Tags: bertie ahern, Irish Left, Irish Politics, Politics, Socialist Workers Party, SWP
In 2004 Bertie Ahern proclaimed himself to be a Socialist. This leaflet from the Socialist Workers Party refers to that with “Bertie says he is a socialist…. Get the Real Thing! ” .

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