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Forces of Civilisation

We have already pointed out in these columns that in the midst of the present world horror the forces of Organised Labour are the only forces still consciously and painstakingly pushing on the work of upbuilding a saner and juster civilisation.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 20:30

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Connolly and the 1916 Easter Uprising.

 "It is impossible to understand the Easter Rising without understanding the ideas of its leader, James Connolly, who considered himself a Marxist and based himself on the ideas of Internationalism and the class struggle." (Written by Ted Grant in 1966 on the 50th anniversary of the uprising.)

Last Updated on Sunday, 31 March 2013 16:11

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The Awakening of Ulster’s Democracy (1913)

The largest Labour Demonstration seen in Dublin in this generation took place on Sunday, 25th May. It was on the occasion of the holding of a May demonstration, and if a little belated, it made up in size and in enthusiasm for the tardiness of the celebration.

Last Updated on Sunday, 17 February 2013 20:39

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Erin’s Hope: The End and The Means (1909)

“Our Independence must be had at all hazards. If the men of property will not help us, they must fall; we will free ourselves by the aid of that large and respectable class of the community – the men of no property.”

– Theobald Wolfe Tone

Last Updated on Saturday, 16 March 2013 21:04

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Independent Labour Party of Ireland: Ireland Upon The Dissecting Table

Connolly's appeal against the 1914 proposal to give the protestant minority the right to veto home rule.