National Rights  . . . And Duties!

The establishment of a sovereign and independent State,  the free association or integration with an independent State  or the emergence into any other political status freely determined by a people constitute modes of implementing the right of self-determination by that people. Every State has the duty to refrain from any forcible action which deprives peoples … Continue reading National Rights  . . . And Duties!

What the War in Ukraine is Really About?

Pat Walsh The current Western propaganda suggests that an intransigent Russia is refusing to accept a reasonable Western proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine.  Russia, moving slowly across Ukraine, is bent on conquering Europe and is a threat to us all.  We must rearm and conscript our youth to meet this threat— before it’s too late.  Meanwhile … Continue reading What the War in Ukraine is Really About?

The Evolution of British Policy and the Emergence of a Sinn Fein Publicity Department

IThe 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 23 Irish Bulletin—The Municipal Elections and Crime Statistics  Valuable as these actions of the Irish Bulletin were [in highlighting actions of the … Continue reading The Evolution of British Policy and the Emergence of a Sinn Fein Publicity Department

Organised Labour

%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% IRISH CONGRESS of TRADE UNIONS recommends pay claim of 4.7% to 6% in private sector for 2026 THE guidance was issued with the unanimous agreement of the Congress Private Sector Committee. The recommendation comes as Irish workers face continued pressure from inflation.  Over the past four years, the Consumer Price Index has climbed 18.9%, significantly eroding household … Continue reading Organised Labour

The Boundary Commission 1924-25

JANUARY 26 LABOUR COMMENT The Boundary Commission 1924-25 JANUARY 26 LABOUR COMMENT The Boundary Commission 1924-25 COMMISSION established in 1924, in accordance with Article 12 of the Anglo-Irish 'Treaty'.  Its brief was— "to determine in accordance with the wishes of the inhabitants, so far as may be compatible with economic and geographic conditions, the boundaries between Northern … Continue reading The Boundary Commission 1924-25

Donal Mahon Kennedy, 28/12/1941- 9/10/2025

OBITUARY Donal Mahon Kennedy, 28/12/1941- 9/10/2025  Friends of Donal and readers of this magazine will be well aware of Donal’s erudition on  politics and history particularly in relation to Ireland  and also on world affairs.  This together with his passion, wit and humour made him a  most attractive personality. I first became aware of  these … Continue reading Donal Mahon Kennedy, 28/12/1941- 9/10/2025