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32 County November - December
Sovereignty
Movement The Republican Voice 2010
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Glór na poblachta
The Gardai and
RUC Harassment of
Newry
Yo u n g P e o p l e War News
- Important Advice
32CSM Members Harassment is an expected and tolerated annoyance; it
Continues comes with the territory, but over the past few weeks
younger members of the 32 County Sovereignty
Movement in particular have been experiencing a more
The RUC/PSNI campaign of harassment in Newry town devious form of harassment. In an attempt to isolate the
and surrounding areas has continued unabated in recent individuals from their families, members of the special
days. This campaign aimed at the nationalist community branch have approached the parents and extended fami-
in general and the republican community in particular has lies of individuals with false and misleading information
began to take a bleakly familiar routine with activists in a bid to pressurise their sons/daughters to leave the
tailed for miles until enough reinforcements are gathered said group.
to stop and search. In addition to this, members of both the Garda
On the evening of Wednesday 20th October , 3 Siochana and special branch are arriving at the homes of
members of the 32 CSM in South Down were followed from member's parents on a regular basis walking the property tak-
the Mayobridge area, where a heavy police presence was sta- ing pictures and making notes without any explanation. If con- IRA Claim Bomb at Derry Bank.
tioned all day, to the outskirts of Newry where their path was fronted, they say it is in accordance with Section 30 of the The Derry brigade IRA have claimed responsibility
blocked by 2 marked and 2 unmarked cars and an armoured Offences Against The State Act 1939. In the majority of these for a 200 pound car bomb which significantly damaged the
land rover. cases, the members do not live with their parents and further- Ulster Bank on the Culmore Road in Derry city on Monday
The 3 republicans were pulled from their van and more, their parents are not republican in their political views. October 4th, the attack also caused damage to surrounding
repeatedly asked the same questions despite having given Therefore there is no real reason for them to be near the commercial premises. Following the attack the IRA also
the requisite answers under the relevant section (Justice and houses other than to cause tensions and rifts within these claimed responsibility for earlier car bomb attacks on Newry
Security section 24). The men's outer garments and shoes families. One of the members subject to this harassment is 8 Courthouse, RUC barracks in Newtownhamilton and the
were then removed, despite the freezing conditions, and they months pregnant, which gives an indication of the mindset of attempted van bombing of RUC barracks in Aughnacloy.
were searched on two different occasions by two different these people.
policemen. The men were then left to stand at the roadside In light of this, it is crucial for younger members to IRA Claim attack on sex attacker.
from 19:10 to 20:20 while their van was ripped to pieces. All be fully aware of their rights. The following are some quick Derry brigade IRA have claimed a gun attack on a 48 year old
the way through this search the RUC/PSNI continued to ask reminders. You cannot be arrested for having an opinion, or man in Carnhill on 19th October. In a move welcomed by the
the 3 men questions that they had already answered as well indeed for peacefully protesting. It is your right in a democrat- local community this pervert was shot 4 times.
as questions that they were not required to answer. ic society to contest what you believe to be wrong. Many of
When the republicans were finally allowed to go on the rights and freedoms we have today were gained because IRA Claim grenade attack on Court House.
their way they travelled all of 5 yards before they were again people were prepared to take to the streets and protest. This North Armagh Brigade IRA have claimed an attack
stopped and issued a fixed penalty fine for a defective head- is particularly relevant regarding the British Queens visit. If on Craigavon Court House with an improvised hand grenade
lamp. you do not agree with it, then protest against it! on Wednesday 6th October. The Brigade also claimed a gun
This petty harassment is on the increase in Newry If you are stopped in the street give your name and attack on RUC barracks in Lurgan in early July and another
as our comrades from other republican organisations can tes- address only. Always ask why you are being stopped but do grenade attack on RUC barracks in Craigavon in June.
tify. However the 32 County Sovereignty Movement and our not engage in any small talk or chit- chat, as this can give
republican comrades in Newry and South Down take this as them an insight into your character. Also, even if you know the IRA Claim executions of drug dealers.
evidence of the growing effectiveness of our respective cam- Garda or detective, ask to see their identification or badge The leadership of the IRA have claimed the execu-
paigns. We thank all those who beeped and waved at our number. Exercising this right lets them know you know your tions of at least 7 drug dealers in the past decade . In a state-
activists during their detention and vow to continue to highlight rights. ment to the Irish News on 2nd October the IRA claimed to
the violation of our national sovereignty by a foreign occupier. It is not a crime to be a Republican. have executed, maimed crippled and forced into exile numer-
ous drug dealers and have stated all units are on standby to
Anti-Social Behaviour in South Down follow orders regarding its anti drugs policy.
In calling for an end to this behaviour the 32 CSM appeal IRA warn informers.
The South Down 32 County Sovereignty Movement call for an directly to these young men, youths and to their parents to ensure In a statement to the Derry Journal on 15th October
immediate end to the growing tide of Anti-social behaviour and that such actions cease before someone is hurt or is forced to leave Derry Brigade IRA claimed that a sniping operation on the
intimidation by a small group of youths in The Mayobridge area the area as a result of community action. It is our belief that dialogue crown forces had to be aborted at the last minute due to 'civil-
recently. is the most suitable way to resolve such issues and we pledge the ian interference' and warned civilians to stay away from crown
Several residents of the Craignamona, Lisbane park and support of the republican movement in facilitating dialogue if need- force personel.The Brigade also warned against business
St Annes Park estates have been in contact with the Sovereignty ed. We also pledge to stand with the community if the appeals of the ‘supplying the British stating. "We repeat the warning given in
Movement with complaints ranging from persistent damage to prop- community are ignored by a small number of young people within the past in relation to businesses supplying Crown Forces. We
erty, intimidation and low level drug dealing. Others dealt with it. Anyone with concerns can contact the South Down 32 CSM will be monitoring the situation and action will be taken if it
drinking, drug taking and indecency on a public pathway. Further to this, The 32 County Sovereignty Movement is does not stop" and warned those passing information to the
It is significant that the majority of complaints have been delighted to announce the forming of a new committee in Newry RUC/PSNI that "Anyone passing information to the crown
recorded following a meeting of the Newry and Mourne DPP in the which will incorporate the town and surrounding areas, the commit- forces will pay the penalty.”
Village last Monday (13th September). When asked why these resi- tee has already reported a significant interest in membership and has
dents had approached the republican movement many stated that distributed hundreds of leaflets in the various estates in the town.
they believed that at least two of those engaged in acts of intimida- Anyone interested in joining, helping or requiring further informa- Urgent Notice:
tion and drug dealing were in fact passing information to the tion should contact: newry32csm@hotmail.com
PSNI/RUC.
December is
Join the 32CSM. Prisoners Month
Anyone wishing to join the 32 County Sovereignty Movement
or contact them for any reason can do so at the following email Limerick
addresses - National limerick32csm@yahoo.com Traditionally December is regarded by republicans as
joinus@32csm.info Monaghan POW month and we in the Irish Republican Prisoners
Belfast monaghan32csm@yahoo.ie
Welfare Association ask all our members, supporters and
belfast32csm@hotmail.co.uk genuine republicans to redouble your efforts to support
North Armagh them in any way you can.
Cork northarmagh32csm@hotmail.com With the escalation of the conflict and the increased
cork32csm@hotmail.com Sligo harassment of republican activists it is very possible that the
Derry sligo32csm@hotmail.com
already large amount of funds needed will increase
derry32csm@hotmail.com The next time the IRPWA are doing a door to door
South Armagh collection in your area, or you see the 32CSM are selling The
Dublin sarmagh32csm@hotmail.com Sovereign Nation, please give generously.
dublin32csm@yahoo.ie South Down In addition we ask that you send messages and
Fermanagh southdown32csm@hotmail.com
cards to our POW’s letting them know you are behind themand
fermanagh32@yahoo.ie that they are not forgotten. It means a lot at this time of year,
if you need information on current POW’s contact:
Galway joinus@32csm.info
32csmgaillimh@gmail.com International. or just simply ask any of our activists. News on the continuing
Kerry Britain prison struggle can be found on the back page of this publica-
northkerry32csm@live.ie g a u g h a n _ s ta g g _ c u m a n n @ h o t m a i l . c o m tion. Go Raibh mo agaibh.
“Drug dealers deal death
IRA: As Good as its Word! to our communities,
we deal death to them”
The Irish Republican Army has proved as good as it’s
word when they attacked a banking facility owned by the In a rare response to deliberate media disinformation the
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) in Derry city on October IRA went on the attack against claims that they were tax-
the 4th, just over a fortnight earlier, in an interview with ing drug dealers and subsequent media fabrications that
The Guardian the IRA leadership stated categorically that said drug dealers were uniting to attack the republican
they would be targeting banks and bankers who they movement. In a detailed statement the IRA articulated
branded ‘criminals’. clearly what their position is on drug dealers and gave
The leadership stated “"We have a track record of some idea of what would happen to any of these dealers
attacking high-profile economic targets and financial institu- foolish enough to consider attacking the IRA either on
tions such as the City of London. The role of bankers and the their own behalf or with state encouragement.
institutions they serve in financing Britain's colonial and capi- The IRA stated it was responding to "Sensationalist
talist system has not gone unnoticed. media" claims that it was involved in extortion saying "The
Let's not forget that the bankers are the next-door IRA has never taken money from criminals and then allowed
neighbours of the politicians. Most people can see the pic- them to continue to operate, we have in fact, relieved them of
ture: the bankers grease the politicians' palms, the politicians their finances and weaponry then closed down their opera-
bail out the bankers with public funds, the bankers pay them- tions. Allegations have been made that the IRA have extorted
selves fat bonuses and loan the money back to the public with large amounts of money. Anyone with evidence to support
interest. It's essentially a crime spree that benefits a social Ulster Bank in Derry After Bomb Attack these claims should come forward immediately.
elite at the expense of many millions of victims." parades and the right to protest is being met with intimidation The leadership of the IRA have never sanctioned
The IRA stated it will attack “Military, political and and violence." such actions and anyone using our name to tax drug dealers
economic targets” as well as signalling their intent to raise the There are no talks with either the British govern- and criminals will be executed. Drug dealers deal death to our
intensity of their conflict: ment or the Free State Administration. communities, we deal death to them: Some examples are:
“Realistically, it is important to acknowledge that we The IRA is not unwilling to talk, in fact there needs Matthew Burns, Kieran O Flynn, Jason Egan, Colly Owens,
have regrouped and reorganised and emerged from a turbu- to be talks … however, talks need to deal with the root cause Gerard Staunton, Kieran Doherty, Sean Winters among oth-
lent period in republican history. We have already shown our of the conflict, namely the illegal British occupation of Ireland. ers. To those who believe they can escape the reach of the
capacity to launch attacks on the British military, judicial, and We are mindful, though, that the history of such approaches republican movement, we have also executed drug dealers
policing infrastructure. As we rebuild, we are confident that from the British has been characterised by a lack of integrity, on the continent who believed they were safe having fled the
we will increase the volume and effectiveness of attacks," a lack of willingness to address the causes of conflict, and has country. We have crippled, maimed and exiled numerous oth-
The leadership also outlined their position regard- been motivated by a self-serving agenda. ers"
ing punishment attacks on criminal and anti-social elements Martin McGuinness is a British Crown minister who The IRA statement concluded that all units were on
stating: “These actions are taken as a last resort to protect the has a vested interest in causing mischief among republicans. standby to carryout army orders in relation to this issue.
community. We are an integral part of the community and the His job is to administer the Queen of England's writ in Ireland The Sovereign Nation say, again we see that the
people in them are our eyes and ears. The fact is that the ... However, if he has any evidence to back up his claims, he IRA have remained true to their word and have been consis-
British police force is rejected by republican communities and should make it public," tent in their opposition to major drug dealers and the threat
people naturally turn to us for help. The Guardian’s Henry McDonald described the they pose our communities.
"The vast majority of issues are resolved by nego- conclusion of his meeting with his IRA contacts thus:
tiation, a small percentage require more direct forms of inter- “Shortly afterwards the Real IRA representative left
vention including punishment shootings and expulsions," the location without another word. At no time during our meet-
The IRA also addressed the failure of the GFA to deal with ing did the Real IRA representative indicate who they were or
grass roots republican issues on the ground and dismissed where they came from. Nor had the Guardian ever encoun-
the North’s first ministers deputy, Martin McGuinness’ claims tered him before. The one striking aspect of this encounter
that he had proof that republicans were in negotiations with was that the person the Real IRA sent to talk to the Guardian
the British and free state administrations: was articulate, thoughtful and politically tuned-in. In our brief
"From the point of view of republican communities, discussion they also talked about the latest Eta ceasefire in
there is still a heavily armed British police force that casually Spain and the political impact of the public sector cuts being
uses plastic baton rounds, CS gas and Tasers, carry out imposed on Northern Ireland by Conservative-Liberal
house raids, stop and search operations and general harass- Democrat coalition”
ment. What did Henry expect? A Neanderthal?
"There's still a 5,000-strong British army garrison, a It is clear the IRA are intent on pursuing their own
new MI5 HQ in Belfast, and a British secretary of state. strategy regardless of what obstacles their enemies (and
Republican communities are still subjected to sectarian some so called friends) attempt to put before them.
Blair in Dublin Amidst the scuffles a barrier was pushed over and
as the protestors pushed forward two members of the 32CSM
were arrested. They were charged with obstructing the police,
Truth be told they had a point as it was rapidly becoming clear
The Dublin cumann of the 32 County Sovereignty that this protest was not going to be a small scale affair. public disorder and most serious of all 'foul or abusive lan-
Movement was once again to the forefront of activity ear- Having sealed off the main street of our capital for Blair, the guage towards an officer'! The members arrested maintain
lier last month when ex-prime minister, war profiteer and Free State also saw fit to deploy hundreds of Gardai to protect that the only term used was "Free State bastards" and I for
unapologetic imperialist Tony Blair made a brief visit to his entrance into Easons. They looked steadily more nervous one would contend that this is an accurate label for An Garda
promote his new book. Tony has a fairly interesting histo- siochana! After the arrests of a number of protestors some of
ry in terms of his involvement with Ireland and his more the individuals waiting to have their book signed by Blair left
recent war crimes in the Middle East, which ensured that the queue in solidarity and joined the protest. More people
the protests would also attract diverse support. began to join in including passersby who were disgusted by
Blair is an unrepentant unionist and declared prior the behaviour of the police. As the police attempted to remove
to the GFA negotiations that he was a staunch supporter of the people they had arrested the crowd blocked the path of
the occupation of the six counties, hoping to ensure that they the paddy wagons. This sparked further attacks from baton
remained under British rule. His attacks on the working class wielding gardai in riot gear that showed no regard for the
people of his own country through a neo liberal approach many vulnerable individuals in their path including children in
merely reflected his repeated admiration for a thatcherite style prams! When appeals were made for restraint they were
of governance. Since he was ousted he has toured the world ignored and what effectively became a running scuffle up and
selling himself as the man who brought "peace" to Ireland and down o Connell Street ensued - all in front of the worlds
is being paid handsomely for doing so. His involvement with media. Speeches were then made by a number of different
the Zionist apartheid regime in Israel and his support for mili- activists including the Irish Palestinian solidarity campaign
tary occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan round off his political that appealed for support for its boycott of Israeli goods and
principles. In short Tony Blair is a man that no decent person made an eloquent appeal for an end to the attacks on the
would welcome to their country. Palestinian people by Israel.
It was in light of this that the 32 County Sovereignty However in none of the speeches was any refer-
Movement decided to protest his appearance both on RTE “(The Gardai) looked steadily more nervous as ence made to the continuing occupation of Ireland by the
and at his book signing on O’Connell street the following the crowd grew and tensions began to rise with British army. This was alluded to by 32CSM activists and an
morning. Our activists gathered with a small crowd outside chants of "Tony Blair, war criminal" echoing argument did ensue. It is of vital importance to challenge at
RTE studios on the Friday night and were joined by an enthu- around the street. As the crowd grew restless, every occasion the blasé acceptance of the situation in the six
siastic group of 'Jedward' supporters who seemed less inter- counties by much of the left wing in Ireland.
eggs were passed around to give Tony a warm
ested in the anti imperialist potential of the evening! The 32 County Sovereignty Movement is an anti
welcome with. When his car pulled up, escorted imperialist organisation; we support the people of Palestine,
Unfortunately we were unable to block his entrance into the
by special branch and British security personnel, the Basque country, Iraq and elsewhere. Yet whilst our mem-
studios but the large number of Gardai present indicated that
there was a feeling of anxiety amongst the Free State police a number of 32CSM activists as well as other bers attend and support these events we have not received
about how his visit would go. It is also worth mentioning that protestors hurled eggs, shoes and anything that any reciprocal support and indeed were heckled when raising
at a time when there is an internal debate amongst the media wasn't nailed down towards him.” the issue of the continued occupation. As chants of "free free
about the ethics of giving republicans "publicity", there were Gaza" went up we added "free free Ireland" along with other
no qualms within RTE about inviting a man responsible for the as the crowd grew and tensions began to rise with chants of republicans present. As Blair exited the bookshop and was
suffering of millions onto a talk show, where he could promote "Tony Blair, war criminal" echoing around the street. As the whisked away further trouble broke out as 32CSM activists
an inaccurate and uncritical account of his crimes. Perhaps it crowd grew restless, eggs were passed around to give Tony a pushed through the police lines to march in front of Easons
is time for elements within the media to address their hypocrit- warm welcome with. When his car pulled up, escorted by spe- and to display our Cumann banner in defiance of Free State
ical approach as they elevate themselves to the position of cial branch and British security personnel, a number of intimidation. The book shop promptly closed for business
moral watchdogs for the people. 32CSM activists as well as other protestors hurled eggs, adding loss of revenue to their shame for hosting a war crim-
On Saturday morning a group of 32CSM activists shoes and anything that wasn't nailed down towards him. inal.
assembled before the unified planned protest. Despite the fact Enraged the Gardai then attacked the frontline protestors with Since this protest Tony Blair has cancelled all his
that there were a myriad of activists from all organisations Batons and fists, saving particular venom for members of the planned book signings. Our presence was also noted by Sky
across the political spectrum the detectives of Harcourt Sovereignty movement. This was an unprovoked attack and news, Al Jazeera, Russia Today and even the Tehran times!
square chose to harass the 32csm and them alone. Two that point should be remembered. No officer was struck phys- Whilst members can become disheartened at the seeming
detectives questioned the activists and when asked why they ically before they attacked the crowd. However it is only natu- lack of success of protests, this was a clear example of why
were protecting a war criminal they replied, with all their com- ral that people defend themselves, and again the 32CSM persistence pays off. A small shout of defiance will reverber-
bined wit and intellect that "everybody needs protection". activists were to the fore fighting back and in a number of ate far louder than a cacophony of acquiescent mumbles.
cases hauling the gardai off the protestors that they were
Approach by Special Branch/MI5 O'Donaghue, on behalf of the National Executive paid their
respects to four veteran IRA members, and members of the
Provokes Condemnation Cumann na Mann who gave their lives for the Sovereignty of
Ireland.
to have a word with the 32 CSM member about the 'political
The 32CSM in South Down condemn an attempt to recruit situation' and told him he was in a position to help them under-
one of its members by the British security services while stand "what it was republicans were about." They also told him
he was going on a family holiday at the beginning of this they knew all about his friends and accomplices and what
month (September). 'organisation' he belonged to. They then said that they could
The member, a former Long Kesh POW, was in "set him up for life financially and could give him anything he
Belfast International Airport with his daughter and grand- wanted" if he would talk to them. The man told them he had
daughter waiting to board a flight to an Eastern European des- no intention of talking about the political situation to anyone,
tination when he was approached by someone who identified least of all them. He asked if he was under arrest, then got up
himself as security. He was then taken to a room where two and left the room refusing a card they tried to offer him and
other men were present and told he had to fill out a form, he went to find his daughter and granddaughter who were upset
asked what it was all about and was told he was being and shaken at being detained and interrogated.
detained under section 7 of the terrorism act. At the same time The 32 CSM in South Down condemn this incident,
his daughter and granddaughter were held in a separate room the latest in a series of attempts by the British to entice or
and quizzed about the man’s movements, and they were coerce republicans or their friends and families in the South
asked would he be leaving her at any stage when on holidays Down area. We urge republicans and their families to remain
to meet up with 'friends'. vigilant and to report any approaches to another party as soon
The British security agents stated that they wanted as possible.
British Military Back on the Streets of Derry
The Tory government at its recent conference was been six whole years since PSF last called for a British with-
The recent re-deployment of the British Military in Derry also prepared to embarrass the Provisional Sinn Fein leader- drawal from Ireland.
and other areas comes as no surprise to Republicans. ship and Martin Mc Guinness (who attended this event) by Last year the former head of the PSNI/RUC
Indeed republicans have been aware for some time that using language that has not been used by the British govern- Englishman Hugh Orde announced that the SSR 14th
undercover British military operations were being con- ment since the signing of the Good Friday agreement. That Intelligence (the intelligence wing of the SAS) was being
ducted in the occupied territory. What is surprising is that agreement was to ensure that the British government was to deployed to the occupied territory to assist the PSNI.
the British once again announced such an operation, be a neutral player in the politics of the northern state-let. Whatever branch of the British military that arrived recently in
publicly. Speaking at the conference the British Prime Minister said the Derry, it will be conducting covert rather than overt opera-
Evidence to suggest that the British may be slowly that the "constitutional question in Northern Ireland had been tions. We cannot rule out the possibilities of these troops
retracting from their normalisation strategy is emerging. The being involved in a planning operation for the remilitarisation
Republican snowball is rolling and condemnation on its own is of Derry and other areas, if the IRA campaign intensifies to a
not going to stop it from growing. In this reality, the British must level where the PSNI cannot cope. Terry Spence of the PSNI's
change tact. Republicanism must now prepare for what the Police Federation has already said that "the PSNI are poten-
British will throw at us next. tially reaching breaking point". Other sectors of the British mil-
The ongoing cuts in Britain which include defence itary have also stressed that more resources are needed to
and social investment has left the British with a hard choice to bolster Crown Forces such as the PSNI and MI5 to tackle the
make in regards to dealing with the recent upsurge in upsurge in republican activity.
Republican activity. Its long-term goal is to normalise partition The tactic of attempting to condemn anti agreement
in the mindsets of the Irish people. When this is achieved par- Republicans off the stage and plough ahead with the normal-
tition and the British presence in Ireland will be secure and isation policy are obviously not working. The British are
'Northern Ireland' would become a normal region of the United adjusting their tactics to the realities of the game. Republicans
Kingdom. The British cannot afford to pump money into cost- must do the same if we are to survive. The British play chess,
ly 'peace initiatives' and fund the rising cost of dealing with the not draughts, and their pawns are certainly no longer as effec-
Republican threat at the same time as its public purse tive as they once were.
becomes lighter. Normalisation may be on hold. The IRA and others have ensured that the occupied
The bloated community sector is already beginning territories will never function the same again for as long as
to feel the crunch of Tory cuts too. The renewal of funding for “Whatever branch of the British military that militant republicanism exists. Because of this, recent British
community jobs has stopped dead with the 'peace money' and arrived recently in the Derry, it will be conduct- tactics are becoming reckless and blatant. Instead of resolv-
direct funding from Westminster and the Free State grinding to ing covert rather than overt operations. We can- ing the prisoner dispute they choose to drag it out to the point
a halt leaving former Republican and Loyalist prisoners on the not rule out the possibilities of these troops where they become pressurised into making a deal. The peo-
dole queue. These 'community jobs' were given to both com- ple putting the pressure on them were worried that the POW
being involved in a planning operation for the
munities in return for support for the peace process. Influential campaign was growing and was further destabilising support
key players on both sides of the political divide benefited
remilitarisation of Derry and other areas, if the for the Stormont regime in nationalist areas. In recent weeks
financially over the years due to this British led initiative. The IRA campaign intensifies to a level where the the prison regime has reneged on the deal made with the
cuts have left such people in a disillusioned position were they PSNI cannot cope.” POW's which has sparked off another wave of protesting
are no longer benefiting financially from the normalisation against strip-searching.
process - which will no doubt cause infighting in the answered" and stated without hesitation that "When I say I am The British do not have to declare the deployment
Provisional and Loyalist camps. prime minister of the United Kingdom, I really mean it. of any of its forces in British occupied Ireland to anyone. It is
The growing number of disenfranchised youth in the England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland - we're weaker counter-productive to announce the presence of overt Special
dozens of working class housing estates across the occupied apart, stronger together, so together is the way we must Forces into an area before they get there. It certainly does
territory is a development that is garnering significant support always stay." Earlier in the year Cameron declared that he had nothing to advance their normalisation policy, which they now
for the ongoing republican insurgency. These young men and a `selfish and strategic interest' in Northern Ireland. These are seem to have abandoned.
woman up until recently would have had decent jobs and direct contradictions of communications that led to the PIRA So why are they here?
lifestyles. They now clearly blame the politicians for their hard- ceasefires in the 1990s. Whatever deal the Provisional Sinn They are here because the British have realised
ship, and see the republican socialist ideology as an alterna- Fein leadership had done with Labour has now been over- that they can no longer stop the growth and effectiveness of
tive to boom and bust capitalism. No doubt the coming years turned if we are to go by the language used by the Tory Prime anti agreement Republicanism. The Labour governments
are an interesting time for the Republican Movement with a Minister. The rhetoric used and the silence of PSF in regards charm offensive in Ireland is over, being replaced by Margret
right wing government in Westminster and the 26 counties in to the deployment of British special forces is only leading to Thatcher's boot boys who will once again repeat the same
economic free fall. further disillusionment in key republican heartlands. It has mistakes she made in Ireland.
On This Day... ings. 1982 - Michael Tighe shot dead in shoot-to-kill operation.
2006 - Loyalist coward Michael Stone arrested at Stormont
while attempting to murder Provisional Sinn Féin negotiators.
25th: 1913 - Irish Volunteers founded. 1992 -IRA Volunteer
Pearse Jordan was murdered by undercover RUC members
November on the Falls Road in West Belfast.
1st: 1973 - Séamus Twomey, JB O'Hagan and Kevin Mallon 26th: 1919 - Sinn Féin proclaimed.
airlifted to freedom in Mountjoy Helicopter Escape 28th: 1863 - Irish People newspaper published. 1905 - Policy
2nd: 1884 - Gaelic Athletic Association founded. 1920 - Kevin known as 'Sinn Féin' announced. 1920 - Kilmichael Ambush.
Barry hanged in Mountjoy Jail. 1987 - The arms ship Eskund 1929 - Republican File newspaper published. 1938 - Three
captured off the coast of France. IRA Volunteers die in premature explosion
3rd: 1569 - Earl of Desmond revolt. 29th: 1853 - John Mitchel arrived in New York having escaped
4th: 1815 - John Mitchel born. from Tasmania.
5th: 1641 - Phelim O'Neill entered Newry with the Irish army 30th: 1922 - Three IRA POWs executed by Free State. 1968
1779 - The Volunteers assembled in College Green. 2001 - - Armagh civil rights march halted by RUC after armed protest
RUC changed name to PSNI. 'Northern Ireland' Policing by Ian Paisley and loyalist mob. 2000 - Long Kesh Prison
Board formed. closed. Tom Barry and Veterans of the Kilmichael Ambush
6th: 1649 - Owen Roe O'Neill poisoned. 1971 - Kathleen December
Thompson murdered. 1974 - IRA Volunteer Hugh Coney shot 1st: 1944 - Charlie Kerins hanged in Mountjoy Jail. and Cornelius Delaney were executed in their homes on
dead escaping from Long Kesh. 2nd: 1971: Three IRA POWs escaped from Crumlin Road Jail. Dublin Hill by Black and Tans. 1936 - Frank Ryan led 40
7th: 1968 - Margaret Pearse died. 1981 - Ian Paisley-inspired 1972 - Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act passed in socialist republicans to fight Franco's fascists in Spain. 1939 -
'Third Force' formed. the twenty-six counties. 1974 - British soldier killed by booby Barnes and McCormack sentenced to death at Coventry
8th: 1798 - Wolfe Tone arrived in Dublin under arrest. trap bomb attack while on foot patrol in Fermanagh. 1982 - Explosion trial. 1956 - IRA Border Campaign began.
9th: 1583 - Earl of Desmond assassinated. 1791 - Dublin club UDR soldier shot and killed by IRA in Coalisland, Tyrone. 1984 12th: 1914 - Scissors and Paste newspaper published. 1922
of United Irishmen founded. - IRA volunteers Antione Mac Giolla Bhríghde and Ciarán - Cyril Heany shot by Free State. 1956 - Barracks in
10th: 1787 - Joseph Holt surrendered. 1798 - Wolfe Tone tried Fleming killed during gun battle with British troops in Kesh, Fermanagh attacked. 1975 - Balcome Street siege ended.
and sentenced to death. 1861 - Funeral of Terence Belew Fermanagh. A British SAS soldier was also killed.1986 - Gerry 13th: 1867 - Clerkenwell explosions. 1884 - Captain Mackay,
MacManus. 1879 - Pádraig Pearse born. 1919 - Cork city Kelly and Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane extradited from Holland. William Lomasney and two others died in explosion under
sacked. 1922 - Erskine Childers captured. 1993 - British soldier shot and killed by IRA sniper in Keady, London Bridge. 1989 - Battle at Derryard. 2006 - Provisional
11th: 1913 - Preliminary meeting about Irish Volunteers. 1918 Armagh. Sinn Féin held first official meeting with PSNI Chief Constable.
- Donnchada Mac Nialais broken out of Cork Jail. 1957 - 3rd: 1925 Partition Confirmed. 1976 - RUC Officer killed by 15th: 1796 - General Hoche's expeditionary force sailed from
Volunteers George Keegan, Oliver Craven, Paddy Parle, the IRA in Tyrone. 1979 - Chief Prison Officer in Belfast is Brest to Ireland. 1921 - De Valera's 'Document Number 2' pre-
Michael Watters, Paul Smith die in Edentubber explosion. assassinated by the IRA. 1992 - IRA bomb Manchester. sented to Dáil Éireann. 1982 - Sinn Féin veteran Maire
1982 - IRA Volunteers Seán Burns, Gervais McKerr and 4th: 1887 - Winnie Carney born. 1971 - Fifteen people killed Comerford died. 1993 - Downing Street Declaration.
Eugene Toman executed by RUC in shoot-to-kill operation. in UVF bombing of McGurk's Bar in Belfast. 1983 - IRA 16th: 1940 - Volunteer Barney Casey killed by military police
12th: 1942 - Maurice O'Neill executed in Mountjoy. Volunteers Brian Campbell and Colm McGirr murdered by in Curragh.
13th: 1923 - Owen Boyle died in Newbridge Camp. SAS in shoot-to-kill operation. 17th: 1883 - Patrick O'Donnell hanged for executing the
14th: 1882 - Eamonn de Valera born. 1918 - Séamus O'Kelly 5th: 1915 - Terence MacSwiney's Fianna Fáil suppressed. informer James Carey.
died during British army raid on Sinn Féin offices. 1921 - British Prime Minister Lloyd George threatened Irish 18th: 1980 - Hunger strike ended after British guarantees.
15th: 1985 - British government recognised UDA 'ceasefire'. delegation with "immediate and terrible war" during Treaty 19th: 1920 - Commander-in-Chief of British forces in Ireland,
1985 - Anglo-Irish Agreement signed. negotiations. Lord French, ambushed at Ashtown, County Dublin. 1922 -
16th: 1971 - Nine POWs in 'Kangaroo' escape from Crumlin 6th: 1921 - The Anglo-Irish Treaty is signed in London by Seven republican POWs executed by Free State in Dublin.
Road Jail. 1982 - IRA executed Shankill Butcher Lenny British and Irish representatives. 1922 - One year to the day 20th: 1865 - Maud Gonne born.
Murphy. after the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the Irish Free State 21st: 1956 - Internment introduced in the six counties. 1973 -
17th: 1922 - Free State executed first four young Volunteers comes into existence. 1975 - Balcombe Street Siege: An IRA IRA exploded two bombs in London.
in Kilmainham Jail. Active Service Unit takes a couple hostage in Balcombe 22nd: 1601 - Battle of Kinsale began. 1938 - Stormont regime
18th: 1873 - Home Rule League founded. 1940 - Jack Street, London. 1982 - Droppin Well bombing: The Irish introduced internment.
Gaffney died on Al-Rawdah prison ship. National Liberation Army detonate a bomb in Ballykelly killing 24th: 1590 - Aodh Rua O Dómhnaill attempted to escape.
19th: 1798 - Wolfe Tone died. 1969 - Announcement that B eleven British soldiers and six civilians. 1923 - Joe Lacey died from effects of hunger strike.
Specials would be replaced. 7th: 1971: UDR soldier killed in IRA bomb attack in 25th: 1939 - Derry Prison protest.
21st: 1920 - Bloody Sunday. British Intelligence unit 'The Enniskillen. 1985 - IRA gun attack on Ballygawley RUC base 26th: 1920 - RIC attack on Bruff dance hall in County Limerick
Cairo Gang' assassinated by IRA. British soldiers opened fire kills two officers killing five and injured eighteen.
on crowd in Croke Park killing 14 civilians; Clancy, Clune and 8th: 1867: Funeral of the Manchester Martyrs. 1922 - Richard 27th: 1935 - Belfast IRA raided Officers Training Corps depot
McKee tortured and shot in Dublin Castle 1923 - Dinny Barry Barnett, Rory O'Connor, Joe McKelvey and Liam Mellows (the for arms. 1997 - INLA killed LVF leader Billy Wright in Long
died after 34 days on hunger strike. 'Four Martyrs') executed. 1971 - UDR soldier executed by the Kesh.
22nd: 1920 Eddie Carmody brutally murdered by Black and IRA in Belfast. British soldier is also killed in a sniper attack in 28th: 1918 - General Election results announced - Sinn Féin
Tans outside Ballylongford, Co. Kerry. the New Lodge. 1972 - British soldier killed by IRA in gun bat- win 73 of 105 seats. 1942 - John Hinchy died in Mountjoy Jail.
23rd: 1867 - Manchester Martyrs executed. 1913 - Irish tle, Ballymurphy. 2005 - 'Stormontgate' charges dropped 2005 - Sinn Féin activist and former Hunger Striker Matt
Citizen Army founded. 1923 - Hunger strike ended. 2004 - against remaining three defendants. Devlin died.
Bloody Sunday Inquiry hearings ended. 9th: 1921 - IRA internees released. 1973 - Sunningdale 29th: 1797 - Storms forced Tone's expected French expedi-
tionary force to return to France. 1849 - James Fintan Lalor
90th Anniversary of Trim Agreement signed.
10th: 1881 - Meeting to stop split in Irish Party in Rotunda. died. 1922 - Free State executed two republican POWs in
RIC Barrack Attack 1881 - Anti-Parnellites seized United Ireland offices in Abbey
Street. 1974 - Meeting between IRA representatives and
Kilkenny. 1970 - IRA split.
30th: 1971 - IRA Volunteer Jack McCabe killed in accidental
Protestant clergy in Feakle, County Clare, led to IRA cease- explosion.
In 1835 the Royal Irish Constabulary were set up by the British 31st: 1592 - Aodh Rua O Dómhnaill escaped. 1863 - Fenian
parliament to maintain law and order in Ireland. On Sunday fire.
11th: 1920 - Cork city burnt by crown forces. 1920: Jeremiah Convention in Chicago, USA.
21st September 1920 a large number of Volunteers from the
South Meath division of the IRA burned the Trim R.I.C bar-
racks to the ground. The day began when part of the IRA Active
Service Unit blocked all roads leading into Trim. Then a second
part of the IRA Unit captured up to eight R.I.C men as they were
Upcoming Commemorations and Functions
attending mass in the town. The barracks was a large fortified
base located on the Summerhill road with a wall about fifteen
feet high all around with large iron gates at the front.
At the barracks a Unit of IRA Volunteers broke in, Lieutenant Eddie Carmody Cork 32CSM Commemorate Jeremiah and
wounding the head Constable and capturing the remaining R.I.C Commemoration Cornelius Delaney.
officers inside. The IRA removed the R.I.C officers from the garri- November 20th
son, captured their weapons before pouring petrol over the barracks Sunday 12th of December.
and burning it to the ground. By noon that day the Volunteers had
Ballylongford, Co. Kerry Cork City.
escaped and all that remained was a smouldering heap of ashes. The
people of Trim were not so lucky; four lorries of police and soldiers Assemble at the Eddie Carmody Memorial Hall at 8.00pm
Assemble at the Grotto in Blackpool, Cork City @ 1pm and
drove into the town to seek revenge. 32CSM Function in Finucanes Bar, Ballylongford immedi-
march to Delaney Brothers Monument at the top of Dublin
They opened fire on a group of boys and men who were ately after the commemoration. Raffle, live music and
Hill. Prominent speaker to be announced.
playing a game of hurling on the fair green injuring two in the sav- refreshments. All Republicans Welcome.
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After two hours of brutal attacks they then again withdrew from the opposite Bon Secours Hospital at 7pm.
town. (Article by GATE POST, Meath Republican)
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