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Published #OnThisDay 18th November 1972:
The Worker, from the Socialist Workers' Movement (later Socialist Workers' Party).
The Worker, No. 9 (1972) — Socialist Workers' Movement
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Published #OnThisDay 17th November 1989:
"How Can British Government Claim to Uphold Rule of Law?"
"Groundless Euphoria over Breaching of Berlin Wall"
Marxist-Leninist Weekly, from the Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist-Leninist).
Marxist-Leninist Weekly, Vol. 19, No. 21 (1989) — Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist-Leninist)
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#OnThisDay 14th November 2012: A vigil and rally calling for abortion rights after news of the death of Savita Halappanavar.
Political Material from: Vigil in Response to the Death of Savita Halappanavar, 14th November 2012
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The first edition of Rosc Catha, newspaper of Clann na hÉireann, was published #OnThisDay 24th October 1972.
Rosc Catha, Vol. 1, No. 1 (1972) — Clann na hÉireann
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#OnThisDay 22nd October 2011:
A march took place in Dublin in support of the Occupy Dame Street camp.
Documents from the march are collected in our Snapshots of Political Action project:
Political Material from: Occupy Dame Street March, 22nd October 2011
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Published #OnThisDay 21st October 1921:
An t-Ógláċ, The Official Organ Of The Irish Volunteers.
An t-Ógláċ, 21st October 1921 (1921) — Irish Volunteers
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#OnThisDay, 5th of October 1968, a civil rights march in Derry was stopped by the RUC at its starting point in the Waterside and marchers were attacked with batons. The RUC assault led to rioting in the city, and is often cited as the starting point of “the Troubles”.
https://www.leftarchive.ie/calendar/on-this-day/10/05/#event-5536
On This Day, 5th October
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#OnThisDay 3rd of October 1932, the Outdoor Relief workers strike in Belfast began. The strike followed a series of marches throughout the Summer.
The “outdoor relief” scheme offered poor pay for hard labour on public works to the growing number of unemployed workers in the city. The unsustainable levels of poverty resulted in cross-community action.
https://www.leftarchive.ie/calendar/on-this-day/10/03/#event-7912
On This Day, 3rd October
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#OnThisDay 30th September 2019, a press statement announcing the formation of RISE.
Press Statement: RISE (2019) — RISE
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#OnThisDay 30th September 2017, a march organised by the Abortion Rights Campaign took place in Dublin calling for the repeal of the eighth amendment to the constitution.
Political Material from: Abortion Rights Campaign March, 30th September 2017
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Published #OnThisDay, 26th September 1981:
H-Block/Armagh News, produced by the Armagh/H-Block Action Group, a campaign of the Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist-Leninist).
H-Block/Armagh News, Vol. 1, No. 6 (1981) — Armagh/H-Block Action Group
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The founding conference of Saor Éire was held #OnThisDay 26th September 1931.
The Left Republican group was banned later that year and collapsed shortly afterwards.
https://www.leftarchive.ie/calendar/on-this-day/09/26/#event-6290
On This Day, 26th September
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#OnThisDay 24th September 2022, a march organised by the Cost of Living Coalition took place in Dublin.
https://www.leftarchive.ie/demonstration/6089/
Documents distributed by parties at the march are archived as part of Snapshots of Political History, our joint project with Irish Election Literature (@electionlit@mastodon.online).
Political Material from: Cost of Living Crisis March, 24th September 2022
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#OnThisDay, 20th September 1984:
"A Historic Step Forward: IRSP Adopts the Teachings of Marx, Engels & Lenin"
A press release from the Irish Republican Socialist Party, signed by then party Chairperson, Jim Lane.
A Historic Step Forward: IRSP Adopts the Teachings of Marx, Engels & Lenin (1984) — Irish Republican Socialist Party
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Published #OnThisDay, 6th September 1974:
The Irish People, newspaper of Official Sinn Féin.
The Irish People, Vol. 2, No. 35 (1974) — Sinn Féin [Official]
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Published #OnThisDay, 5th September 1981:
Armagh/H-Block News.
Produced by the Armagh/H-Block Action Group, a campaign during the Hunger Strikes from the Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist-Leninist).
Armagh/H-Block News, Vol 1. No. 3 (1981) — Armagh/H-Block Action Group
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Published #OnThisDay 27th August 1974:
An Analysis of the Significance of the Ulster Workers’ Strike, May 14th-30th, 1974.
Published by the Necessity for Change Institute of Anti-Imperialist Studies, an imprint of the Communist Party of Ireland (Marxist-Leninist).
An Analysis of the Significance of the Ulster Workers’ Strike, May 14th-30th, 1974 (1974) — Necessity for Change Institute of Anti-Imperialist Studies
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Published #OnThisDay 25th August 1969:
"No Peace Until Unionism Is Smashed"
Barricades Bulletin, from the Derry Labour Party Young Socialists in the aftermath of the "Battle of the Bogside".
Barricades Bulletin, Special Edition (1969) — Young Socialists [DLP]
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Published #OnThisDay 24th August 1969:
Tasks for the Republican Movement in the 26 Counties, issued by the Coiste Seasta of Sinn Féin.
Tasks for the Republican Movement in the 26 Counties (1969) — Sinn Féin [Pre 1970]
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Published #OnThisDay, 22nd August 1975:
The Irish People, from Official Sinn Féin.
The Irish People, Vol. 3, No. 33 (1975) — Sinn Féin [Official]
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