A member of Kneecap—the Belfast based hip hop group—has given an interesting explanation for why Irish people instinctively support the Palestinians. When the War of Independence ended in 1921 the Auxiliaries and the Black and Tans did not disband. They were dispatched to Palestine by the Empire to keep the natives in order in preparation for the Zionist … Continue reading Kneecap
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“Roger Casement – the Real and the Fabricated”
“Roger Casement – the Real and the Fabricated” Jack Lane: Text of a talk at the Mother Jones Festival Cork, 26 July 2025 You will find more work by Jack Lane on his website https://aubanehistoricalsociety.com This talk is a very brief outline of the case for the real Roger Casement and why we are now presented with a … Continue reading “Roger Casement – the Real and the Fabricated”
The Lesson of NAMA
(National Asset Management Agency) John Martin If there is one thing that can be learned from recent Irish political history, it is that when there is a crisis the State must intervene. But, as last month's editorial pointed out, the resources of the State must be organised so that they are applied in a concentrated … Continue reading The Lesson of NAMA
IPR Banned From London Bookshop
Housman's Bookshop (London) An Exchange On Anti-Semitism The following notice, undated, was received from the management of Housman's Bookshop at King's Cross, London: "I'm writing to let you know that I'm afraid we will no longer be able to stock your print publications, which at the moment I believe consist of Irish Political Review, Church and … Continue reading IPR Banned From London Bookshop
Jewry A Nation ?
The off-beat Peace News book shop in King's Cross, now called Housmans, is a place we have always had a soft spot for because of its association with General Crozier—who was appointed Commander of the Auxiliaries by Lloyd George, but resigned the command in disgust when he saw how the War on the Irish was being conducted, and … Continue reading Jewry A Nation ?
Roger Casement Commemoration—Invite
1916 -1921 CLUB The 1916–1921 Club invites you to a special commemoration of Roger Casement on Sunday, August 31st, at 2:00 PM at Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin. The event will include a wreath-laying ceremony at Casement’s grave, followed by a talk on his legacy at the Glasnevin Cemetery Museum. “Roger Casement - the real and the fabricated” By Jack … Continue reading Roger Casement Commemoration—Invite
The Brian P. Murphy OSB Archive
The Brian P. Murphy OSB Archive. (Series 9) The evolution of British policy and the emergence of a Sinn Fein Publicity Department in the years after the Easter Rising, 1916-1918. Mss notes, Part 18 Foundation of Irish Bulletin Childers was in Dublin for the publication of the first issue of the Irish Bulletin on 11th November 1919. … Continue reading The Brian P. Murphy OSB Archive
WW1—War Responsibility—Britain’s War—Belgium
Annex to Casement Talk by Jack Lane Great War Factsheets By Pat Walsh No. 1: War Responsibility There were 3 wars that combined to make up the Great War but they were distinct and did not need to develop from one to the other. War number 1 was the only unavoidable and justifiable one - … Continue reading WW1—War Responsibility—Britain’s War—Belgium
Casement—First World War—Further reading
SOME PUBLICATIONS Casement—First World War—Further reading Blockading The Germans! With an overview of 19th century maritime law The evolution of Britain’s strategy during the First World War, Volume 1 This is the first volume of a Trilogy examining overlooked aspects of the First World War and its aftermath from a European perspective. Comprehensively sourced with scholarly … Continue reading Casement—First World War—Further reading
The Value Of Cash!
[We are indebted to a reader for providing us with a copy of Klartext [Clear-Text], Citizens' Paper Fir Rhein-Main-[Neckar] Area of Germany. It is issue 19, dated April/May 2025 Below is a translation of its front page story, which concerns the first steps being taken towards digitalising the Euro. Words in square brackets are inserted by the translator] Subjugation Bit By … Continue reading The Value Of Cash!
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