Irish Left Archive
@ila@leftarchive.ieDigital collection of political material from the Irish Left.
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#OnThisDay, 26th June 1986, a referendum was held in Ireland to remove the prohibition of divorce.
The referendum was unsuccessful, with divorce remaining prohibited until 1995.
Referendum - Divorce Referendum, 1986
Irish Left Archive
New document: Red Alert, No. 1, April 2002.
Red Alert was produced by the Cork district of the Communist Party of Ireland in the early 2000s.
Red Alert, No. 1 (2002) — Communist Party of Ireland
Irish Left Archive
The timeline of the Irish left traces the development of Left groups in Ireland.
It includes 207 organisations from Labour, Socialist, Communist, Republican and Green movements since 1900.
It continues to develop, with the most recent addition this month.
Timeline of the Irish Left
Irish Left Archive
"I'm not interested in politics because I don't eat, wear clothes, breathe air or live in a house. I'm incurable and when I die I'll bury myself."
The first issue of People's Voice, produced by Saor Éire in Cork.
People's Voice, No. 1 (1968) — Saor Éire [Cork]
Irish Left Archive
#OnThisDay 18th June 2022, a cost of living crisis rally was held in Dublin in response to rising inflation and energy prices.
These leaflets from KKE, Militant Left, PBP and the Socialist Party were collected at the rally: https://www.leftarchive.ie/demonstration/6047/
Political Material from: Cost of Living Crisis Rally, 18th June 2022
Irish Left Archive
New documents:
Leaflets from Éirígí's "UP Housing" campaign, 2022.
https://www.leftarchive.ie/document/7740/ https://www.leftarchive.ie/document/7741/
UP Housing: Universal Public Housing (2022) — Éirígí
Irish Left Archive
#OnThisDay. 12th of June 1982, the Socialist Labour Party (SLP) voted to dissolve. Founded in 1977, the SLP sought to build a party of the Left, bringing together former Labour members and Left groups.
https://www.leftarchive.ie/calendar/on-this-day/06/12/#event-5555
On This Day, 12th June
Irish Left Archive
#OnThisDay 8th of June 1975, a conference of circa 100 women constituted Irish Women United – "the only criteria for joining to be agreement on the demands of the charter".
https://www.leftarchive.ie/calendar/on-this-day/06/08/#event-5524
On This Day, 8th June
Irish Left Archive
A cartoon on the contradictions of "pro-life" positions.
From Women's View in 1983, during the eighth amendment referendum.
Women's View was produced by the National Women's Committee of the Workers' Party throughout the 1980s.
Published #OnThisDay 5th June 2021:
Towards a Programme for Eco-Socialism.
The founding programme of Rabharta (@AnRabhartaGlas@mastodon.ie).
Towards a Programme for Eco-Socialism (2021) — Rabharta
Irish Left Archive
Irish Left Archive shared 22 days ago
@CLR@mastodon.ieSnapshots of Political Action: Belfast May Day March & Rally
We've just added a number of leaflets from this year's May Day march and rally in Belfast to the Snapshots of Political Action project. Along with trade union material, there are leaflets from Socialist Democracy, the Socialist Party, Militant Left, CATU and a local BDS campaign. There's an unsurprising emphasis on Palestine in the material. Snapshots of Political Action is a joint project of the Irish Left…
Snapshots of Political Action: Belfast May Day March & Rally
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#OnThisDay, 4th June 2005, a demonstration was held against Israel’s occupation of Palestine during a soccer World Cup qualifying match between Ireland and Israel, which was taking place in Landsdown Road stadium.
Political Material from: Palestine Solidarity Demonstration During Ireland-Israel Soccer Match, 4th June 2005
Irish Left Archive
New document:
"There Can Never Be Justice Under British Imperialism!"
Voice of Revolution (Marxist–Leninist Weekly), Vol. 8, No. 5, 6th June 1984. From the Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist-Leninist).
Voice of Revolution (Marxist–Leninist Weekly), Vol. 8, No. 5 (1984) — Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist-Leninist)
Irish Left Archive
New podcast episode!
We talk to Stan Erraught about his book, Rebel Notes: Popular Music and Conflict in Ireland.
Irish Left Archive shared 27 days ago
@ILAPodcast@podcast.leftarchive.ieRebel Notes: Popular Music and Conflict in Ireland, with Stan Erraught
New episode! We talk to Stan Erraught about his book, Rebel Notes: Popular Music and Conflict in Ireland.
Published #OnThisDay, 28th May 1987:
"All Working People Must Unite Against the Capitalist Offensive and Cut-Backs!"
Workers' and Unemployed News, from the Workers and Unemployed Movement (a campaign of the Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist-Leninist)).
Workers' and Unemployed News, May 28th 1987 (1987) — Workers and Unemployed Movement
Irish Left Archive
#OnThisDay, 28th May 1949, the Socialist Party of Ireland (SPI) was formed.
The SPI was associated with the Socialist Party of Great Britain (SPBG) and World Socialist Movement. It was later succeeded by the World Socialist Party.
https://www.leftarchive.ie/calendar/on-this-day/05/28/#event-4500
On This Day, 28th May
Irish Left Archive
#OnThisDay, 28th May 1912, the Labour party was founded in Clonmel by James Connolly, James Larkin and William O'Brien.
Labour
Irish Left Archive
The opening address of Chairman, Matt Merrigan, to the Socialist Labour Party policy conference, #OnThisDay 27th May 1978.
Opening Address of Chairman, Matt Merrigan, To the Policy Conference Held at Liberty Hall, Dublin on Saturday and Sunday, May 27th and 28th 1978 (1978) — Socialist Labour Party
Irish Left Archive
The Irish Left Archive will be at the Radical Book Fair in the Teachers' Club, Dublin, on Saturday (31st May).
Hope to see some of you there!
More info: https://rupture.ie/bookfair
Dublin Radical Bookfair — Rupture
Rupture
