In attending the coronation, Sinn Féin sells out its republicanism
Michelle O’Neill’s decision marks the latest Sinn Féin betrayal of republican principles. Irish republicans should mark the event with protest.
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Removing the Veil
This article was originally published here. After 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, the North has found itself inside a sort of limbo. The celebratory events that have taken place over the last week where political leaders smile and congratulate each other on their progress, seem to be oddly out of … Read more
Young people in the north are being failed
Working class young people in the north are being failed. They deserve space to socialise, they deserve to have their voices heard and concerns addressed, before being handed over to police.
Finland joins NATO, further expanding imperialist bloc
Finland has joined the imperialist bloc NATO. The news came at the end of March, as Turkey voted to ratify Finland’s accession to NATO. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish president, initially blocked Finland’s accession to NATO, citing concerns relating to support for supposed terrorist organisations and issues regarding trade relations. The groups in question include … Read more
Cargotech workers strike in dundalk
Recently, forklift manufacturing firm Cargotech – based in Dundalk – moved 40 of its workers to another company For Surface Protection. The move to FSP was done without consultation with the workers’ union, Unite, and Cargotech have refused to engage with them about the move. The workers, backed by Unite, have engaged in strike action … Read more
The Tate Delusion
I’m sure the polarizing figure of Andrew Tate needs little introduction to most, but for those less active on social media or for those who are just generally unaware I will provide one. A Boy Called Emory Emory Andrew Tate was born to a relatively humble background, the son of an international chess master and … Read more
Eamonn Ryan and disconnection from the masses
Recently, Green Party leader Eamonn Ryan made a statement saying the allowance of free public transport would lead to “reductions in active travel and an increased level of unnecessary trips.” It comes as no surprise that the leader of the Green Party, in their disconnect from the masses, believes that a nation experiencing a serious … Read more
We are Stronger Together
I sat yesterday in front of a blank word document for hours as I struggled to put to page what I wanted to say today. I had a little essay plan, like the good student I am, with the key points I wanted to thread through the story, but they didn’t make sense. I couldn’t … Read more
CYM activists disrupt Bertie Ahern conferral
Activists from the Connolly Youth Movement’s Dublin branch disrupted the conferral of an honorary doctorate on former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern
Education in the South: A Catalogue of Horrors
The Irish proletariat are having their education stolen from them. Profits of companies like Bord Gáís and landlords are being defended, yet little is being done to provide a decent education to our young people. The priorities of the ruling parties are both clear and unchanging.