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#OnThisDay 19th of July 1984, a group of workers refused to handle South African goods, beginning the anti-apartheid Dunnes Stores strike.
https://www.leftarchive.ie/calendar/on-this-day/07/19/#event-5717
On This Day, 19th July
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#OnThisDay 18th of July 1981, a march in support of the Hunger Strikers campaign, ongoing since March of that year, ended with violent clashes outside the British Embassy after a Garda baton-charge, in which more than 200 people were hurt.
https://www.leftarchive.ie/calendar/on-this-day/07/18/#event-5714
On This Day, 18th July
Irish Left Archive
![1981: Serious clashes between Republican demonstrators and Gardaí outside the British Embassy took place
On 18th of July 1981, a march in support of the Hunger Strikers campaign, ongoing since March of that year, ended with violent clashes outside the British Embassy after a Garda baton-charge, in which more than 200 people were hurt.
A document from Revolutionary Struggle after the event, ‘Organise Against State Repression’, states:
On the 18th. July thousands of people from all over the country mobilised in Dublin for a march on the British Embassy in support of the Hunger Strickers [sic]. Before reaching the Embassy however, the marchers were stopped at Merrion Rd. by a wall of cops in riot gear, seceral [sic] rows deep. This strategy of confrontation and intimidation, meant to frighten people off the streets and deny them expression, was resisted by many brave comrades who tried to fight their way through. The cops held rank for fifteen minutes and then charged. Their violence and brutality as they ran riot, beating everyone in their path was pyscotic [sic].](https://posts.leftarchive.ie/attachments/thumbnails/6f7fafe81ab96046f50e9809144875fdd8011289c1b301acf260b12bfe2fae53/OTD-embassy.png)
Ireland — Past, Present and Future
Produced in 1983 by the Socialist Party of Great Britain (SPGB) and World Socialist Party (WSP), their affiliate in Ireland.
Ireland — Past, Present and Future (1983) — Socialist Party of Great Britain, World Socialist Party
Irish Left Archive
Leaflets distributed at the housing march organised by CATU last Saturday, 5th July: https://www.leftarchive.ie/demonstration/7801/
Political Material from: CATU Housing March, 5th July 2025
Irish Left Archive
New document: Dawn, 38-39, 1980 c.
Dawn magazine (An Irish magazine on nonviolent action civil liberties and movements for change) was associated with the Dawn Group and was published on a monthly basis from 1974 to 1985. The Dawn Group later become part of INNATE .
#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
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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 a month 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
The Cedar Lounge Revolution
#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 a month 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.