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Another set of publications added to our bibliography of Irish Left publications.

It now encompasses 337 publications – if you are aware of any others that should be added, please let us know!

https://www.leftarchive.ie/information/publications-bibliography/

Bibliography of Irish Left Publications - Irish Left Archive

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In our latest podcast episode, we spoke to artist, activist and researcher, Emma Campbell, about combining art and activism, Alliance for Choice and the campaign for abortion rights in Northern Ireland, the Array Collective and winning the Turner Prize.

You can follow the podcast and comment on episodes @ILAPodcast@podcast.leftarchive.ie

https://podcast.leftarchive.ie/@ILAPodcast/episodes/emma-campbell-art-and-activism-alliance-for-choice-array-collective-and-the-turner-prize

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New document:

"All working people must united against the capitalist offensive and cut-backs!"

Workers' and Unemployed News, May 28th 1987.

Newspaper of the Workers and Unemployed Movement (Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist-Leninist)).

https://www.leftarchive.ie/document/6531/

Workers' and Unemployed News, May 28th 1987 (1987) — Workers and Unemployed Movement

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Published 7th July 2007:

Unity, then Northern paper of the Communist Party of Ireland (CPI).

After divisions in the CPI in 2021, Unity continues to be produced by the newly formed Irish Communist Party.

https://www.leftarchive.ie/document/4239/

Unity, Vol. 19, No. 25 (2007) — Communist Party of Ireland

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3rd July 1970 the Falls Curfew started when the British army began weapons searches in the Falls Road area of West Belfast and imposed a military curfew, restricting residents’ movements.

https://www.leftarchive.ie/calendar/on-this-day/07/03/#event-5708

On This Day, 3rd July

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A rally was held outside Leinster House in Dublin 1st July 2015 in support of Greek opposition to austerity and the ‘No’ campaign in the 2015 Greek Bailout Referendum .

https://www.leftarchive.ie/demonstration/6100/

Political Material from: Greek Solidarity Rally, 1st July 2015

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"Defence Tactics for Demonstrators"

A 1969 article from United Irishman, newspaper of Sinn Féin, outlines advice for protests and dealing with police.

One tip suggests: "Isolated policemen [are] to be well taken care of and are NOT to be molested apart from having their braces removed. A trousers ready to fall down is the best safeguard against further rioting by a policeman."

You can read the full article here: https://www.leftarchive.ie/document/289/

The United Irishman, Vol. 23, No. 3 (1969) — Sinn Féin [Pre 1970]

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Scanned headline reading: Defence Tactics for Demonstrators
An illustration of a placard shield captioned: Shield-cum-placard of wallboard or plywood, with a hole or slot to see through.
Extract from a scanned newspaper article, reading: Unbroken Line

Marchers on the right of the parade should carry their placards on their right arms; those on the left on their left arms. During an attack from the side all marchers on the particular side should turn in
that direction; stand shoulder to shoulder and under no circumstances, repeat UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES, allow the line to be broken. Where gaps do occur, they should be filled instantly. The responsibility to protect women and
children should outweigh all personal discomfort.
An illustration of two men in hats and overcoats holding placards on their side. One placard reads: Let there be no panic. The image is captioned: Flankers.
Extract from a scanned newspaper article, reading:

Points to note: 

1. Careful briefing of all stewards and marchers.

2. Use placard as shields as well as slogan carriers.

3. Always allow the police to start the trouble.

4. NEVER allow the marchers to start trouble.

5. AVOID confrontations.  Remember the parable of the incoming tide.

6. Always wear padded headgear and padded shoulders under a topcoat.

7. Never allow a line of defenders to be broken. To do so is fatal.

8. Policemen are not, repeat, NOT supermen.

9. There are only about 5,000 to 6,000 thousand policemen in the whole country. Many of the Dublin police have been on night duty and are not available for duty. Others are tied up on ordinary duties, and the total available for riot duty are less than half of the total. Many are too old for this kind of work and are left to “mind the house”.
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10. If you have to, use pepper on police dogs. Or the “shake hands” as outlined above.

11. Use flat headed nails against squad cars and water cannons, but only when it's a matter of defence.

12. Careful reconnaissance of police barriers, and avoid them if at all possible.

13. Use as many routes as possible. This conceals the main march.

14. As many cameras as possible to be used.

15. “Number spotters” well organised. To be used in evidence later.

16. Isolated policemen to be well taken care of and are NOT to be molested apart from having their braces removed. A trousers ready to fall down is the best safeguard against  further rioting by a policeman.

17. A GOOD AND STEADY BODY OF MARCHERS
ARE THEIR OWN BEST DEFENCE AND ENSURES A PEACEFUL MARCH OR DEMONSTRATION.
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Published , Wednesday 27th June 1973:

Republican News, Evening Edition.

Republican News was the newspaper of Sinn Féin in the North. It later merged with their Southern paper, An Phoblacht, to become an all-island paper.

https://www.leftarchive.ie/document/1503/

Republican News (Evening Edition), No. 2 (1973) — Sinn Féin

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27th June 1998:

Does Ireland Need a “New Labour”?

An address by Dr. Pat Upton, T.D. to the Tom Johnson Summer School, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford.

https://www.leftarchive.ie/document/518/

Does Ireland Need a “New Labour”? (1998) — Labour

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New document:

Alliance of Health Service Unions, 1987 c.

A leaflet from Trades Unions across the health sector in Ireland announcing joint action.

https://www.leftarchive.ie/document/6517/

Alliance of Health Service Unions (1987 c.)

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26th June 1971, the Labour party dissolved the Fintan Lalor branch in Dublin North Central due to membership of the Socialist Labour Alliance.

https://www.leftarchive.ie/calendar/on-this-day/06/26/#event-4513

On This Day, 26th June

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Labour News Bulletin, July 1971, on the dissolution of the Fintan Lalor branch and expulsion of Paddy Healy for membership of the Socialist Labour Alliance.
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