The politics of revolution
4 November 2026
This week 40 years ago Sinn Féin was beginning a new phase of its political development in the wake of the 1986 Ard Fheis which ended the party’s long-standing policy of abstentionism from Leinster House. Free article
Gabriel Mc Glynn – A tribute
25 May 2022
Owen Carron gives a personal tribute for Leitrim republican Gabriel McGlynn, a 40-year Sinn Féin veteran of local political activism, who died recently. Free article
Remembering Mickey Agnew
23 May 2022
Recently deceased North Antrim Republican Mickey Agnew who help build the foundations of Sinn Féin’s organisation in the area is remembered by Gerard Magee. Free article
Centenary of the Special Powers Act 1922
19 May 2022
The Special Powers Act, one of the most repressive pieces of legislation ever enacted anywhere, was extensively used for 50 years by the Unionist regime in the Six Counties. Free article
The Assembly Election is over: now democracy must prevail
13 May 2022
Writing in his latest blog, Declan Kearney looks back at a resounding election result for Sinn Féin and said the democratic outcome of the election must be respected. Free article
Anna Gallogly remembered
10 May 2022
A large group of republicans gathered in late April for the funeral of Anna Gallogly, a lifelong republican in Leitrim. The graveside oration was delivered by former Sinn Féin TD for Cavan/Monaghan Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD. Free article
We are only going forward. We are never going back
9 May 2022
Sinn Féin’s record Assembly vote signifies seismic change as party president Mary Lou McDonald stated that, “We know this places a big responsibility on us to show up for people and to deliver for people, and to work very hard”. Free article
The history of May Day
30 April 2022
WHEN IRISH IMMIGRANTS began arriving in the United States in the mid 19th Century, they found an economy in the midst of an industrial boom. The benefits of that boom, however, were not being reaped by everyone. Premium service article
John Mc Comb remembered
28 April 2022
Republican activists spanning more than fifty years of struggle, turned out to say farewell and thanks to IRA volunteer John Mc Comb who died suddenly in April. Jim Gibney gave the oration. Free article
Monaghan Easter event pays tribute to Kevin McKenna
27 April 2022
Republicans from Tyrone and Monaghan gathered over Easter with the family of Volunteer Kevin McKenna to unveil the grave headstone for the republican leader who died in 2019. Free article
1916 the main battles and major events
16 April 2022
Éirí Amach na Cásca – The 1916 Easter Rising - Map and description of the main battles and major events Free article
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