Mikhail Gorbachev was a central figure in the counter-revolutionary process and forces that overthrew socialism in eastern Europe in the latter part of the twentieth century. His legacy is the reversal of hundreds of years of historical progress, taking humanity from the hope of socialism to the despair of […]
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Imperialism becoming more aggressive and more dangerous to world peace
Statement by the Communist Party of Ireland on the situation in the Asia-Pacific region 10 August 2022 There are increasing tensions in and around the Asia-Pacific region, particularly resulting from the calculated actions by Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives, in visiting the Chinese territory of Taiwan. […]
SITUATION IN PROVINCE OF MATANZAS, CUBA
UPDATE ON THE SERIOUS FIRE SITUATION AT THE BASE OF SUPERTANKERS OF PETROLEO IN MATANZAS, CUBA. AUGUST 8, 11.00 AM A tense day is being experienced in Cuba today due to a large-scale fire at the Supertanker fuel base in Matanzas, east of the capital. Last Friday, the impact of […]
Solidarity with Sabina Coyne Higgins
Communist Party of Ireland 6th August 2022 Solidarity with Sabina Coyne Higgins The Communist Party of Ireland expresses its solidarity with Sabina Coyne Higgins for having the courage to speak regarding the critical situation in Ukraine. This is a critical period, when so much effort is being made to […]
John Meehan tributes
Eulogy: John Meehan – 9th July, 2022. Good Afternoon Everyone, John’s family, friends, neighbours and comrades. We are here today to remember the life of our Uncle John Meehan. Thank you for travelling near and far to be here with us. We appreciate it, as would John. John was born […]
Remembering Our Revolutionary Heroes
On Thursday evening 7th July Dublin Independent Republicans held an event the mark the centenary of the death of Cathal Brugha. The Communist Party attended this event to honour a great hero in Ireland’s national independence struggle. Cathal Brugha was the first Irish republican to served as Minister for Defence […]
Pride- Statement
Today we celebrate Pride, a day of community and solidarity. However, for all members of the LGBTQ+ community to be treated with respect and equity we must use this day to reject the corporatisation, homogenisation and sanitisation of our struggle. Now that it is safe and profitable to do so, […]
Cost of Living Protest
Communist Party of Ireland members took part today (Saturday 18th) in numerous protests that took place across Ireland, from Belfast to Cork. Thousands of working people took to the streets today in protest at the spiralling cost of living. While the political establishment are attempting to blame the spiralling costs on […]
Dearg Le Fearg – Red with Anger
Statement in solidarity with Irish speaking communities in the six counties fighting for their language rights. Tugann Páirtí Cumannach na hÉireann a lántacaíocht do ghníomhaithe An Dream Dearg agus cuireann siad a ndlúthpháirtíocht leis na mílte agóideoirí in iúl a bheidh ar na sráideanna ar ‘An Lá Dearg’ i mBéal […]
Protest at Leinster House – No to War
On Wednesday last 18th May. Party comrades took part along within fellow peace activists at the monthly protest organised by the People’s Movement outside Leinster House. They were joined by TDs Mairead Farrell, Thomas Pringle and Rose Conway-Walsh. The next monthly protest will take place at the same venue on […]