Mansergh and Haughey Sir, – I greatly respect Diarmaid Ferriter. While I do not always agree with his analyses, I admire how he brings his well-informed historical opinions to the public forum rather than merely seeking acclaim among his academic peers. A case in point was how he recently braved opprobrium with his partial defence … Continue reading Letters
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ORGANISED LABOUR NOVEMBER 25
BUDGET NOVEMBER 25 UNIONS line up to warn of looming strikes after budget snub to workers (Irish Independent, 9.10.2025). “Employers face salary pressures as minimum-wage rise to create ripple effect. “The potential for industrial action has heightened, with pressure for pay rises predicted to mount following the budget. “Someone on a €50,000 salary is expected to pay … Continue reading ORGANISED LABOUR NOVEMBER 25
Labour Comment
1922 ELECTION PACT? The First Irish Free State General Election June 16, 1922 COLLINS – De VALERA ELECTION PACT Irish News, Belfast. 22 May, 1922 THE AGREEMENT—At the conclusion… the Speaker said: Arising out of the first matter… I have to read the following statement signed by Mr. Eamon De Valera and Mr. Michael Collins:— 20.5.1922 We are … Continue reading Labour Comment
End of the Road For Germany?
We should note right at the start: Germany is still one of the leading industrial nations of the world—and it remains the European heavyweight, its output forms some 20% of EU industrial production. But the story now told is: it's all lies and make-believe! In reality Germany has come to the end of the road: … Continue reading End of the Road For Germany?
Review of Anatomy Of A Lie: Decoding Casement,
Roger Casement And The 'Black Diaries': Some Commonsense! Review of Anatomy Of A Lie: Decoding Casement, by Paul R. Hyde In general, most people make assumptions about the world without checking the veracity of what they are being told. So, for example it is widely believed that in 1969 the Americans managed to land astronauts … Continue reading Review of Anatomy Of A Lie: Decoding Casement,
The Evolution of British Policy and the Emergence of a Sinn Fein Publicity Department
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 20 Suppression Of Freeman's Journal And Role Of Irish Bulletin The suppression of the Freeman's Journal towards midnight of 15th December 1919 was reported by … Continue reading The Evolution of British Policy and the Emergence of a Sinn Fein Publicity Department
De Valera on Neutrality in the War [1939-45]
Dail Eireann debates, Vol. 77, 3 and 4, 2 September, 1939. . . . Back in February last, I stated in a very definite way that it was the aim of Government policy, in case of a European war, to keep this country, if at all possible, out of it. We have pursued that policy, … Continue reading De Valera on Neutrality in the War [1939-45]
The Veto And The Triple Lock
Is Irish sovereignty restricted by the provision of the 'triple lock', which requires United Nations approval before more than a dozen Irish troops are deployed on peace-keeping missions abroad, and the Veto system which may prevent such approval being given by the Security Council? (There are five members of the Security Council which have a … Continue reading The Veto And The Triple Lock
The Labour Party And The Treaty
Irish Labour Party and Trade Union Congress response to approval of the Treaty. Voice of Labour, 14 January, 1922. TO THE WORKERS OF IRELAND : With the vote of Dail Eireann approving the Treaty between Ireland and England one more chapter of the still uncompleted story of Ireland's struggle for national freedom has been closed. … Continue reading The Labour Party And The Treaty
Connolly Sanitised — Film Review
Bill McCamley A film entitled We Only Want The Earth – the life and ideas of James Connolly is presently doing the rounds at festivals and Trade Union venues. It is funded by a number of Trade Unions and a body called the James Connolly Foundation For Educational Equality. It is directed by film-maker Alan … Continue reading Connolly Sanitised — Film Review
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