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Irish republicanism: Can it be militant without being militaristic? (Free article)
18 August 2005
Militant Irish republicanism has often been expressed through solely military means, but in the aftermath of Óglaigh na hÉireann's recent declaration to formally end its armed campaign and dump arms what does a tradition of militarism contribute to the modern republican agenda? Are there aspects of that past that are of benefit to the present?…
North Antrim hosts first Republican Youth Weekend (Free article)
18 August 2005
North Antrim Ógra Shinn Féin is set to host their first ever Republican Youth Weekend on between Friday 19 and Sunday 21 August. The weekend will be based in the Ballintoy area of North Antrim and will consist of revolutionary talks, strategic reviews and social elements such as a sightseeing tour of the Giants Causeway.
Hare Coursing debate: For and Against (Free article)
18 August 2005
Hare coursing is a very popular pastime in many parts of rural Ireland. In recent years it has come in for increasing criticism and calls have been raised for the practice to be outlawed. This week An Phoblacht carries arguments from both sides of the divide. An Phoblacht columnist MATT TREACY says hare coursing should be left alone and suggests…
Remembering the Past - 44 Parnell Square (Free article)
18 August 2005
Dublin's Parnell Square is one of the country's most historic squares. It was here, in the Round Room of the Rotunda, site of the present Ambassador Theatre, that Volunteers met in armed convention in 1783.
High Noon at Croke Park (Free article)
18 August 2005
I met a taxi driver last Sunday who was talking about some chap with an Irish surname who had a scored a goal for a soccer team from Lancashire. Had I seen it? No. Wouldn't cross the road. I was thinking of Brian Lohan and Davy Fitz; agony chiselled on their faces. And of John Gardiner and Seán Óg; happy but equally drained, and gracious. And of…
BA strike chaos could happen here (Free article)
18 August 2005
Hundreds of flights were cancelled, 70,000 passengers left stranded, 10,000 travellers with lost luggage and British Airways facing losses of £30 million after 1,000 of its workers staged a one-day unofficial strike last week. The workers, members of the TGWU, took the sudden industrial action after Gate Gourmet, the company who supplies meals on…
Who wins from below cost selling? (Free article)
18 August 2005
There are this summer a growing number of groups lining up to tell us that 26-County households are being ripped off. This week's entrants include the Competition Authority and the Consumers Association. Last week's submission from the Competition Authority to Micheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, argues…
Death of Volunteer Francie Caraher (Free article)
18 August 2005
South Armagh Brigade, Óglaigh na hÉireann was dealt a severe blow when news broke of the death of their comrade and friend Volunteer Francie Caraher on 17 July 2005.
News in brief (Free article)
25 August 2005
In brief news stories of numerous unionist and unionist paramilitary attacks and intimidation upon nationalists in Co. Antrim.
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