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Last Updated 05/19/2012
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Plea for republican Price 'gravely ill' in prison despite case's collapse (Suzanne Breen, Belfast Telegraph) Former Old Bailey bomber Marian Price is gravely ill after months in solitary confinement, her family has said. The extent of her illness emerged after she was found to be too unwell to stand trial or even appear in court via video-link. A court heard that Price's health had gravely deteriorated during a year's solitary confinement in jail. The claim was made as charges against Price and three other republicans relating to an Easter commemoration in Derry were dismissed. The judge threw out the case after prosecution papers still weren't ready. But Director of Public Prosecutions, Barra McGrory, insisted the case against Price and the others will proceed despite the ruling.
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Eileen Hayes Ruane (1904 - 1983)
In her youth Eileen served Ireland in its struggle for Independence as a member of Cumann na mBan. Later, as a new American she was the proud mother of ten children all of whom contributed enormously to America’s freedom and prosperity and to Ireland’s quest for true freedom. Life was not easy for Eileen who was left on her own to care for her children after the untimely death of her husband, Patrick. Characteristic of Eileen she took on that task with courage and fortitude and her positive attitude was an inspiration to her children and to many others who were privileged to have known her. She took time out of her busy schedule to promote our Irish-American cultural heritage as an active member of numerous Irish organizations. She also did not hesitate to reach out to those who continued to struggle to rid Ireland of the last vestiges of British colonial rule; believing that British occupation of six of Ireland's counties continues to be the major obstacle to a just and lasting peace in Ireland,and furthermore, that the tacit acceptance of that occupation is an affront to the sacrifices of the men and women of 1916. Famous Quotations "Self government is our right, a thing born to us at birth a thing no more to be doled out to us by another people then the right to life itself then the right to feel the sun or smell the flowers or to love our kind." Roger Casement |
Brian Mor Ó Baoighill Memorial By: Maggie Trainor
The memorial was led by Brian Mor’s long time friend and Fenian Comrade John McDonagh. It was opened by Tiokasin Ghost Horse, of the Lakota Nation, Host of WBAI’s First Voices Indigenous Radio. Tiokasin, a friend and comrade of Cumann na Saoirse and Brian Mor’s welcomed all present to join with the First People’s to celebrate the life and work of a true humanitarian who lived and understood the humanity of all. The Guest of Honor was Joan Messina, Brian’s life time love and soul mate. Joan was presented with a bouquet of flowers and leather bound Book of Memorial Tributes to Brian. The presentation was made by the lovely Madden McDonagh; representing the historical link of Brian Mor’s founding role as producer of Radio Free Eireann, WBAI’s Irish Freedom Program. --- continue Washington, D.C. 5 /2/ 2012 By: Dominick Bruno
Easter Sunday Commemoration 2012 By: Dominick Bruno Bronx, NY - Members of Cumann na Saoırse Náısıúnta a were joined by Republican supporters from throughout the Tri-State area at Woodlawn Cemetary for Cumann na Saoırse Náısıúnta annual Easter Commemoration. The assembled crowd was blessed with a remarkably mild day, allowing the piper's music to resonate throughout the gathering. Jane Enright, NIFC Chairperson, was emcee. Séamus Ó Dubhda read the Proclamation of the Irish Republic as Gaeilge. Republican Sinn Féin Ard-Chomhairle member Pádraic Garvey was present, and rendered an excellent tribute to Fenian America's role in the 1916 Rising. Seosamh Ó Flathartaigh read the Easter Statement from the Republican Movement in America, and Pat Williams read the Easter Statement from the Republican Movement in Ireland. As the event closed, Liam Ó Murchadha gave a heartfelt tribute to our recently fallen Fenian great, Brıan Mór Ó Baoıghıll and a wreath was laid upon the grave of Cumann na Saoırse Náısıúnta co-founder Joseph Stynes by Jane Enright. --- continue Countdown to 2016 Observance Report By: Dominick Bruno Following the Remembrance ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery, the gathering adjourned to nearby Byrne & Hanrahan's for Easter breakfast and the Countdown to 2016 program. Maggie Trainor took over as emcee and welcomed Brigid Brannigan, who read the Proclamation in English.
Brigid
is
famous
in
the
United
States
for
the
fierce
role
she
and
her
sister
took
on
the
streets
of
NY
in
defense
of
Irish
political
prisoners
of
war
during
the
1980s.
Often,
even
when
no
one
else
was
about,
Brigid
and
her
sister
could
be
seen
never
letting
the
Brits
forget
that
there
was
support
here
for
the
IPOWs.
This
year,
she
is
being
honored
by
the
County
Armagh
Association
of
NY
for
her
great
contributions.
Brigid
was
followed
by
Liam
Ó
Murchadha
who
spoke
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Irish Republican Information Service In this issue: 5/14/2012 1. Media black-out of Republicans 2 . Derry, NOT Londonderry! 3. Say No to the Austerity Treaty 4. Bobby Sands remembered in Dublin 5. A celebration of the life and times of Brian Mór Ó Baoighill 6. Brian Mór - A Man You Don't Meet Every Day 7. Families reject shoot-to-kill verdicts 8. HET review must be independent say victims' families 9. Many appeals likely in Section 29 cases 10. Jail scanners to be put on trial in Six-County jails 11. Basque loses extradition appeal 12. Third time the charm in BC archives battle? Upcoming Events The Éıre Nua Awareness Campaign is looking at a late Spring date for the milestone publication of it's analysis of the Éire Nua program. Tracing the history of Irish-American activism on behalf of the peace plan, the book details at length the principles and structures contained in this dynamic Irish-authored plan for peace. Last Easter CnSN suggested on the RFÉ show that small groups or isolated individuals should not feel left out of the build up for 2016 and should do their own Easter Commemoration by reading the Proclamation at a public or historical site i.e. the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Emmett’s statue, (only five in the world), your grandparent’s Fenian grave, your local town hall etc. Please record the event, have it posted and/or send a note to; nifcmem@optonline.net. 1916 remains unfinished business “As Irish Republicans we are proud of the long tradition of revolutionary endeavour from which we draw our inspiration and guidance in matters of principle. The 1916 Rising is a pivotal event in that history, providing us with the founding document of the All-Ireland Republic, the Proclamation of Easter Week. It is upon this historic declaration of the ‘right of the people of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland’ that we take our stand, and it is from Ireland’s historic right to nationhood that we draw our mandate. That right to nationhood can never be extinguished ‘except by the destruction of the Irish people.’ Developments in Iceland By:: Dominick Bruno
ICELAND. No news from Iceland?…
why? How come we hear everything that happens in Egypt but no
news about what’s happening in Iceland: And all of this in a peaceful way. A whole revolution against the powers that have created the current global crisis. This is why there hasn’t been any publicity during the last two years: What would happen if the rest of the EU citizens took this as an example? What would happen if the US citizens took this as an example. The Fenian Faith
Now almost a century later, some very short words must be uttered. This Fenian memorial was dedicated in 1907 by the IRB - Clan na Gael to the heroes who had died in the America Civil War and to those warriors who took part in the '67 Rising. As was done in their time with the Phoenix Park executions, the fall of Parnell, and the ultimate betrayal of the Fenian faith, I don't think they would be astounded today to realize that the cancer of Revisionism once again stalks the land, attempts to obliterate the memory, and rewrite the history. Revisionism must be reviled and Revisionists must be exposed for the running pack of Seonín dogs they are. If we, the inheritors of the Fenian faith, have one thing to achieve it is to take back the dream, rekindle the flame, and revive the damaged cause of a United Ireland. To paraphrase the words of a Fenian ancestor of mine, Séamus Bonner, on the passing in America of another Irish hero Bellew McManus, I cannot share this final phase of the journey with you, but you have never left my mind and my heart. Resurgam! By the late : Brian Mór Ó Baoıghıll An tSamhail Nua Mhaoinithe - ní bheidh an fanacht thart go luathIs féidir nach mbeidh toradh ar an phróiseas comhairliúcháin maidir leis an tSamhail Nua Mhaoinithe do dtí deireadh an tsamhraidh. Thug idir Phríomhfheidhmeannach agus Leas-Phríomhfheidhmeannach Fhoras na Gaeilge seo le fios i Stormont agus iad ag tabhairt fianaise ag Coiste na Roinne Cultúir, Ealaíon agus Fóillíochta. Leis, dhearbhaigh Ferdie Mac an Fhailigh, an Príomhfheidhmeannach, go raibh cursaí deighilte go hiomlán idir an Foras agus na heagrais Ghaeilge, go háirthe eagrais an Tuaiscirt, de bharr an tSamhail Nua Mhaoinithe (SNM). Links to Irish News --- north and south Remembering Brian Mór, 'Unrepentant Fenian . . . Swell Guy' Now it is Ireland's turn to reject the austerity fantasy Irish journalists accuse police of 'Stasi-like' monitoring Charges against Marian Price and three Derry men dismissed Anti-austerity movements gaining momentum across Europe Ex-British agent says McGuinness approved ambush Europe's elites feel the backlash Freddie Scappaticci was our most valuable spy in IRA during the Troubles: British Army chief Free Gerry McGeough and drop Bloody Sunday case, urges Irish ex-minister Continuity IRA rails against UK City of Culture award to Derry Nike puts foot in it with 'Black and Tan' trainers Household charge rebellion clouds Irish outlook Bertie Ahern resigns from Fianna Fáil Former Irish PM Bertie Ahern 'failed to give truthful account of cash' |
Click on image to enlarge Battle of Chancellorsville On Mat 2 thru 4, The Irish Brigade under the command of General Thomas F. Meagher was so decimated in the battle that he resigned from command. However, by December of 1863 he was back in a command position under General William T. Sherman and ultimately won a gold medal, for leadership of his Irish Brigade, from the state of New York. Amnesty Report On May 2, 1978 - Amnesty International released a report that reaffirmed and presented new evidence on the use of systematic torture by the British authorities on Irish POW's in the occupied six Irish counties . Fr. Aloysius Roche On May 2, 1957 - Fr. Aloysius Roche died. During the 1916 Easter Rising he brought spiritual aid to the Volunteers in the numerous garrisons and outposts throughout Dublin. IRA volunteers Repel British troops at Tourmakeady On May 3, 1921 - IRA volunteers under the command of Tom Maguire fight off 600 English troops at Tourmakeady in , Co. Mayo. Leaders of the 1916 Rising executed On May 3, 1916 - Leaders of the Easter Rising Padraig Pearse, Thomas McDonagh and Thomas Clarke were executed by the British in Kilmainham jail in Dublin. More leaders of the 1916 Rising executed On May 4, 1916 - Willie Pearse, Joseph Plunkett, Edward Daly and Michael O'Halloran were executed for their leadership roles the Easter Rising. Bobby Sands On May 5, 1981 - Bobby Sands died on hunger strike in Long Kesh.
Website 30th Anniversary hunger strike t-shirts for sale
click on graphic to enlarge The second step towards a peaceful Ireland From Eire Nua essays first published in the 1980's The conquest of Ireland was gradual, taking over 130 years to accomplish. In fact, the Norman invasion of eight hundred plus years ago was not a conquest in the true sense of the word, for it conquered only land. It failed miserably to pacify and conquer the people. After centuries of occupation and institutionalized pogroms including dispossession, famine, religious persecution, forced emigration and internment, England is still trying to pacify the Irish people and hold sway over their lives. It appears that the liberation of Ireland is destined to be a slow process, as was its conquest. What started almost one hundred years ago with the 1916 Easter Rising is an ongoing process that will in time rid Ireland of the last vestiges of colonialism. Until this process runs its course, Ireland will remain a troubled land, divided, and possessed of a terrible beauty. |
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Eileen Hayes Ruane was born on February
29, 1904 in Ballygoughlin, Glin, Co. Limerick
A delegation from Cumann na
Saoirse Náısıúnta, accompanied by Mary Ward of Republican Sinn
Féin, conducted a
In 1915
in
Glasnevin
cemetery,
Dublin
at the
funeral
for the
returned
Fenian
O'Donovan
Rossa,
Padraig
Pearse
commented
that
something
should
be said
before
they
turned
away
from the
grave of
that
gallant
man. He
went on
to
deliver
his
immortal
tribute
to the
fallen
Fenian,
"The
Fools"
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