Excerpts of Ruairí Ó Brádaigh's speech at the 1986 Ard Fheis in support of Sinn Féin's continued policy of abstentionism from Leinster House.
Nearly 37 years on, and more relevant than ever...
In 1841 Ireland had a population of around 8.5 million.
In 1801 England's population was 8.3 million.
By 1891 Ireland’s population had decreased to under 5 million while England's had increased to 27 million.
Never underestimate the amount of devastation the Famine caused in Ireland. It is embedded in our epigenetics, a part of the fabric of our soul, an unwanted part of our history which will never pass or leave. In case you think it is way in the past, consider this: my grandfather was born in 1896. He most likely would have talked to survivors directly. That is only two generations away for some.
@Ogra_SF If these fearless freedom fighters were alive today and on IRA active service, @sinnfeinireland@Ogra_SF would be calling on people to inform on them, @MaryLouMcDonald herself would be saying "they should have no hiding place" just like she did this week. Hypocrites
people to inform on them. @MaryLouMcDonald herself would be saying "they should have no hiding place" just like she did this week, tyrants, hypocrites and liars
@sinnfeinireland commemorated the Two Brendans. Two fearless freedom fighters who gave their lives as they prepared to attack the British Forces of occupation, but if Moley and Burns were alive, and on IRA active service today, the Sinn Fein leadership would be calling for 1/2
An opinion piece by Saoradh Doire member, Barry Millar, whose family have all faced the effects of British occupation and political repression, particularly in recent months. https://t.co/sdoh0yxyVH
@iosafom Makes me sick. The embodiment of British imperialism was welcomed in Ireland by brainwashed Irish people. The Brits have mastered their art, the art of deception.
"Yes rulling by fooling is a great British art with great Irish fools to practice on"
- James Connolly
Saoradh send our solidarity to the Palestinian resistance who have shown that they remain willing and able to defend themselves from Zionist aggression.
https://t.co/XwgsNe9uHB
The PSNI have called Fiona Donohoe, the devastated mother of Noah, in for interview on Friday in relation to a possible lockdown breach. Boris Johnson partied like Peter Stringfellow during lockdown and the Met asked him to fill in a form. Think about that for a second.
So, Eurovision has banned Russian musicians for political reasons. In 2019, the Eurovision took place on top of the cleansed Palestinian village of al-Shaykh Muwannis. The Eurovision Village was built on top of the Palestinian area of al-Manshiyya. Apparently it wasn't political.