Widespread outrage in Ireland over femicide of Ashling Murphy
The 23-year-old primary school teacher was murdered while she was jogging on the canal walkway near Tullamore in County Offaly
Best-selling Irish writer Sally Rooney joins BDS campaign
Rooney rejected an Israeli publisher’s offer to release a Hebrew version of her book. The publishing house in question, Modan, is well known for its ties to the Israel military
A health system for all of Ireland
People all over Ireland continue to campaign for changes in the health system that would allow universal access on the whole island, independently of borders.
Fresh ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland spoil peace on 23rd anniversary of Good Friday Agreement
Pro-British groups carried out violent attacks in cities across Northern Ireland in the first week of April, threatening the hard earned peace in the region
Irish left slams violent anti-lockdown protests and government’s poor handling of COVID-19 crisis
Far-right groups in Ireland were part of a violent demonstration in capital Dublin on February 27, protesting the extension of the lockdown due to COVID-19
Protests continue in Ireland following murder of George Nkencho by police
Over the past two weeks, protests have been held in Dublin following the shooting of George Nkencho, a 27-year-old Black man, by the police on the outskirts of the city
Irish nursing union demands end to exploitation of student nurses and midwives
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has demanded that the country’s health minister ensure sufficient remuneration and safety for student nurses and midwives, who are in the front line of the fight against COVID-19
Anti-fascists across the UK honor volunteers of the International Brigade
Around 2500 volunteers from Britain and Ireland participated in the Spanish Civil War supporting the Spanish Left and Republican forces against the fascist forces led by Francisco Franco
“The representatives of the Irish ruling class stand weakened”
Eugene McCartan, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Ireland (CPI), talks about the political situation in Ireland and the government’s handling of COVID-19
Irish housing rights group demands ban on evictions during COVID-19 crisis
A Day of Action was observed on June 17 on the call of the Community Action Tenants Union of Ireland. The COVID-19 lockdown has worsened the plight of tenants and homeless people in Irish cities
Establishment parties defy people’s mandate in Ireland, agree on coalition government
Rival establishment parties Fianna Fail and Finn Gael have agreed to form the new government in the Republic of Ireland with the support of the Green party which is led by Eamon Ryan
Progressives in Ireland unite to demand justice for George Floyd
Marches in solidarity with the anti-racist protests in the US were held, defying police restrictions, in Dublin in the Irish Republic and Belfast in Northern Ireland. Protesters, however, adhered to the COVID-19 safety protocol
- Haiti remembers victims of the 2010 devastating earthquake
- Widespread outrage in Ireland over femicide of Ashling Murphy
- Over 70 Jewish groups and individuals endorse calls to boycott Sydney festival over Israeli funding
- Following historic strike by French educators, government comes to the negotiating table
- Drivers and transport workers in Lebanon strike against government apathy
