A century ago a group of nearly two hundred unemployed workers, under the leadership of the Council of Unemployed, seized the Rotunda in Dublin, raised the Red Flag, and issued a “Manifesto to the Citizens of Dublin” demanding action on the growing number of unemployed in the city. This was […]
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Palestinian Solidarity
On Saturday 27th November Communists in Dublin helped to organise a market to fundraise for the plight of the Palestinian people. The indoor market took place in Dublin at the Connolly Bookshop in Temple Bar. Many people called in to offer their unwavering support and to condemn the continued oppression […]
No to EU militarisation
The People’s Movement organised a protest today Wednesday 8th December against the Irish state’s participation in the EU’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) military initiative and the creation of an EU army. The Communist Party has opposed the Role of the Imperialist nature of the EU since Ireland joined the EEC […]
Peace activity and Free Julian Assange campaign
Members of the Communist Party of Ireland were active on Saturday 4th December in supporting the Free Julian Assange campaign and also highlighting the continued use of Shannon Airport as a refuelling base for the the US military, facilitating its continued war crimes globally. Activists also condemned the warmongering and […]
Julian Assange court decision
The decision by the British High Court to allow the extradition of Julian Assange should not come as a big surprise to Irish people. Many of our fellow citizens have suffered greatly at its hands. There are many who still labour under the Illusion of the “great British justice system.” […]
¡No pasarán!
A wreath laying and commemoration event took place in Dublin today to mark the departure of the first contingent of volunteers to the International Brigades . Activists within the Communist Party of Ireland took part. It is worth bearing mind that Fascism is on the rise again globally. This Party […]
Protest against PESCO and an EU army outside the Dáil
The People’s Movement organised a protest on Wednesday 10th November against the Irish state’s participation in the EU’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) military initiative and the creation of an EU army. These developments are a further repudiation of the Irish state’s neutrality as outlined in its constitution. Communist Party of […]
March in Dublin as part of the Global Day for Climate Justice
Activists from across Dublin, including members of the Communist Party of Ireland, marched on Saturday 6th November to express their frustration at the lack of progress made by the Irish government to address the climate crisis. Speakers at the march argued that global warming has not been caused by humans […]
International Briefing Paper on Nicaragua
The Communist Party of Ireland has issued this information bulletin in solidarity with the Nicaraguan people. We hope you find it informative and that it gives you a better understanding of the radical social and political process under way in Nicaragua. We wish to challenge the pseudo-left and left-liberal […]
Housing demonstration outside the Dáil
The Communist Party of Ireland took part in a demonstration outside the Dáil on Wednesday, 15 September, and distributed leaflets to highlight our demands. Our message was clear: Government housing policy is not broken, it is working: for landlords, speculators and vulture funds. The recently announced ‘Housing For All’ strategy […]