Over 30 years of anarchist writing from Ireland listed under hundreds of topics
Questioning Queer Politics: Is "Marriage Equality" Enough?
Date: Sun, 2013-08-18 19:12
“Conservatives believe in the ties that bind us. Society is stronger when we make vows to each other and we support each other. I don’t support gay marriage in spite of being a conservative. I support gay marriage because I am a conservative.” ― David CameronNo Crime to seek asylum - Irish migrant view of the Australian debate
Date: Sun, 2013-08-18 13:23
An Irish anarchist living in Melbourne, Australia gives his perspective on the 'asylum seeker' debate there leading up to the forthcoming elections. He argues Irish workers should be standing in solidarity with the most marginalised and dispossesed in our society. In the words of one Aboriginal activist; ' “As people who know what it’s like to be invaded by boat people we are in a better position to judge how the current boat people should be treated. Where the original boat people who took our country were armed to the teeth and bent on conquest, asylum seekers in 2012 are unarmed and seeking sanctuary."
The Soul of Man under Socialism - Oscar Wilde 1891
Date: Thu, 2013-08-15 11:09
The chief advantage that would result from the establishment of Socialism is, undoubtedly, the fact that Socialism would relieve us from that sordid necessity of living for others which, in the present condition of things, presses so hardly upon almost everybody. In fact, scarcely anyone at all escapes.
Anarchism, the left and fighting austerity in Greece - audio interview
Date: Tue, 2013-08-13 15:59
Conversation with Dimitris, a Greek anarchist living in Melbourne, co-founder of Anarkismo and translator of many English anarchist publications. I began by asking Dimitri, who became active in anarchism after a background in the Greek Communist Party, the nature of austerity in Greece and resistance to it. We also discussed briefly the history of Greek anarchism, its strengths and weaknesses in contrast with anarchism in Australia.
Dún Laoghaire 1913 Commemoration
Date: Tue, 2013-08-13 13:20
A weekend of events in Dún Laoghaire to commemorate the area's involvement in the momentous events of the 1913 Lockout. For full details see https://www.facebook.com/events/457680614322346/
Dún Laoghaire commemorates 1913
Date: Tue, 2013-08-13 12:40
On the weekend of 22nd – 25th August Dún Laoghaire will host a series of events to mark the centenary of the 1913 Lockout.
The weekend will kick off with the launch of an exhibition ‘Dún Laoghaire & The 1913 Lockout’ and a Commemorative Book. The exhibition and book will be launched by Myles Dungan, historian and broadcaster with readings by Martina Devlin, author and journalist. This launch is on Thursday 22nd August at 6:30p.m. in the National Maritime Museum (Moran Park), and the exhibition will run at this venue until 18th January 2014 – the same period as the 1913 Lockout. The Commemorative Book will feature contributions by Padraig Yeates, Joe Duffy, Myles Dungan, Martina Devlin, May Moran and Mike Lee and will be available for sale at the launch and at all the weekend events for €10.
Unions and Labour organising in Asia - audio interview
Date: Mon, 2013-08-12 12:23
Interview with Greg of the Australia Asia Worker Links group that highlights ongoing struggles and conflicts in Asia and seeks to build practical solidarity and support.
Dub: Radical Politics of The Late 1960s-70s
Date: Wed, 2013-08-07 10:53
Following the contributions of each of the speakers, there will be a Q&A session. A number of Saor Eire veterans will be in attendance and hopefully will take part in the discussion. These include Frank Keane -Des Keane and Liam Sutcliffe.
Aughoose farmer arrested for opposing Shell in Mayo
Date: Thu, 2013-07-25 10:55
Early yesterday morning, Mayo farmer Gerry Bourke was arrested by Gardaí at his home in Aughoose, Co. Mayo. He was held for 6 hours at Belmullet Garda station before being charged with criminal damage and trespass at Shell's tunneling compound at Aughoose.
Fermanagh G8 Fail - From bog death of summit protests to the art of the possible
Date: Wed, 2013-07-17 14:13
A younger comrade explained to me how he had travelled over 600 miles to be allowed into a field in Fermanagh to destroy a fence which had been specifically erected for that purpose. It was a sacrificial offering to the black block, complete with blunted razor wire so that they would not injure themselves in the thrashing. Just when you thought this scene could not get any more surreal, hear this. Beyond this field lay another barrier, and inside that fence there was a man from the security forces stating that if anyone attempted to get into this field there would be serious consequences. As per normal in these situations, the violence was always going to come from those in uniform. The stewards from the Socialist Party approached the black block and explained to them that the busses were leaving.
On a private island in the lake, far away from this absurd scene, the leaders of the G8 were meeting undisturbed.