2019-05-27
Óglaigh na hÉireann statement on the death of Seamus McGrane
Following statement was issued to this page through a third party for immediate release ahead of the funeral of Republican veteran Seamus McGrane tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
“The leadership of Óglaigh na hÉireann send condolences to the family of Óglach Seamus ‘Shay’ McGrane on the tragic news of his untimely death in Portlaoise prison. Seamus was a founding member of Óglaigh na hÉireann and its first Chief-of-Staff, he led from the front at all times and his guidance through difficult times was invaluable.
“He will be sadly missed by us all, and we will forever hold his comradeship and friendship dear. [Read More…]
dieterreinisch - 20:38 @ Irish Republicanism, Prisons | 3 comments
2019-05-13
The re-interment of Paddy McGrath in 1948 – notes from Ruairí Ó Brádaigh
In December 2017, the National Graves Association launched a campaign to reinter the remains of the National Invincibles, currently buried in Kilmainham Gaol and give them a dignified burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Since the formation of the Irish Freestate, re-interments of Irish republicans were nothing unusual. [Read More…]
dieterreinisch - 19:16 @ History, Ireland, Irish Republicanism | 1 comment
2019-05-10
Saoradh and the „onslaught of harassment” in Derry – the numbers
On Thursday morning, May 9, again three houses were raided, and four people arrested under terrorism legislation in Derry. The four males, aged 15, 18, 38, 51, were taken to the Serious Crime Suite in Musgrave Station. [Read More…]
dieterreinisch - 17:44 @ Irish Republicanism, Northern Ireland | 1 comment