The Liberation Of Ireland

http://www.sinnfein.ie/news/detail/18380 Agreement between Sinn Féin and DUP marks the beginning of a new era of politics on this island Published: 26 March, 2007 Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP speaking following today's meeting between Sinn Féin and the DUP said "The discussions and agreement between our two parties shows the potential of what can now be achieved". Mr. Adams said: "I want to begin my remarks by welcoming the statement by Ian Paisley. While it is disappointing that the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement have not been restored today, I believe the agreement reached between Sinn Féin and the DUP, including the unequivocal commitment, made by their party Executive and reiterated today, to the restoration of political institutions on May 8th, marks the beginning of a new era of politics on this island. The discussions and agreement between our two parties shows the potential of what can now be achieved. Sinn Fein entered into these discussions in a positive and strategic way strengthened by our recently renewed and increased mandate. I want to once again thank everyone who supports our party. Tá muid buíoch daoibh go léir. In all of the initiatives we have taken in recent times we have been guided by the need to deliver for the people of Ireland. So, in our discussions we have listened very carefully to the position put forward by Ian Paisley and his colleagues. The relationships between the people of this island have been marred by centuries of discord, conflict, hurt and tragedy. In particular this has been the sad history of orange and green. Ach tá tús nua ann anois le cuidiu Dé.. Sinn Féin is about building a new relationship between orange and green and all the other colours, where every citizen can share and have equality of ownership of a peaceful, prosperous and just future. There are still many challenges, many difficulties to be faced. But let us be clear. The basis of the agreement between Sinn Fein and the DUP follows Ian Paisley's unequivocal and welcome commitment to support and participate fully in the political institutions on May 8th. In the lead up to restoration important work has to take place preparing for government. And you have the outline of that also. As an immediate step both Sinn Féin and the DUP have asked the British government not to issue the water bills. Tús maith leath na hoibre. A good start is half the work. The two governments also have other work to do. We are committed to, and today discussed, further engagements with the British Chancellor, with the Irish government, and with others to ensure that the incoming Executive has the best possible resources to fulfil our responsibilities. We have all come a very long way in the process of peace making and national reconciliation. We are very conscious of the many people who have suffered. We owe it to them to build the best future possible. It is a time for generosity, a time to be mindful of the common good and of the future of all our people. I am pleased to say that collectively we have created the potential to build a new, harmonious and equitable relationship between nationalists and republicans and unionists, as well as the rest of the people of the island of Ireland. Sinn Fein will take nothing for granted in the days and weeks ahead but we will do all that we can to ensure a successful outcome and we ask everyone to support us in our efforts." ENDS IRIS 2008 - GIBRALTAR 3

March 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of the deaths of the Gibraltar Three — Mairéad Farrell, Dan McCann and Seán Savage. The summary execution of the three IRA Volunteers by undercover British soldiers in Gibraltar in 1988 marked the beginning of a terrible chapter in Irish history. For a week the world’s media was focussed on scenes of tragedy and further deaths in the Six Counties. IRIS, the republican magazine will mark this 20th anniversary in its March 2008 edition. The magazine features rare photographs and articles by leading republicans, including those who brought the remains of Mairéad, Seán and Dan home to Ireland. There is a limited print run (only 1,500), so please order now! http://www.sinnfeinbookshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=596

Great stuff! Here's the Liberation Of Scotland thread: forumer.com/viewtopic.php?p=922#922" target="_blank">http://mscao.8.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?p=922#922 And the SF FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2209737140 :megaman: I have several ancestors that were founders + members of Sinn Fein, and earlier incarnations, political and military wings. I'll do a lot here.. :salute: And see this history goddammit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_history

Ditto on the ancestry, North Kerry is steeped in political history. Check out on facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/how-irish-are-ccbai/& I am a true FENIAN!!!! :grin:

Ditto on the ancestry, North Kerry is steeped in political history. Check out on facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/how-irish-are-ccbai/& I am a true FENIAN!!!! :grin: That was LAURORA, and instead of moving it and all that, I'll just leave it here. :salute:

FENIANS ERIN GO BRAGH T-SHIRT

GREAT NEW T-SHIRT CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE IRISH REPUBLICAN BROTHERHOOD - THE FENIANS Irish Republican Brotherhood : 150th Anniversary A new era in Irish history began when the Irish Republican Brotherhood was established in Dublin on St Patrick’s Day 1858, 150 years ago this month. The Fenian Brotherhood were established in the United States in 1858, with the avowed purpose of overthrowing British rule in Ireland. In Ireland, the home organisation, they established the Irish Republican Brotherhood, on St. Patrick's Day 1858. The Fenians in the US grew to include over 50,000 members and hundreds of thousands of supporters, by the end of the Civil War. In the US, they again united under the more formidable Clan na Gael, under John Devoy. Along with the Irish Republican Brotherhood, they would inflict the most devastating blow to British rule in Ireland with the staging of the 1916 Rebellion.

THE IRISH FAMINE, RUÁN O'DONNELL

THE GREAT FAMINE OF THE 1840's WAS IRELAND'S GREATEST DISASTER; POTATO BLIGHT REPEATEDLY DEVASTED CROPS AND LED TO COLOSSAL LOSS OF LIFE AND MASS EMIGRATION TO BRITAIN, THE USA AND AUSTRALIA. Includes first-hand accounts of the harsh conditions endured by the poor tenant families, ruthless evictions, and the terrible suffering in the workhouses and aboard the notorious 'coffin ships' This condensed history examines why the Great Famine was so catastrophic, and explores its effect on Irish society and culture. It explains the circumstances surrounding the period and addresses issues and characteristics of the time. Aspects covered include the spread of disease, the experiences of those on public works projects and the disagreements between political leaders regarding the distribution of what little food was available. Featuring new material on the Irish Famine which has never been published before, this is an accessible and comprehensive history of the period surrounding the famine, as well as the horrors endured by the people of Ireland. THE FENIAN SHIP CATALPA 1876 PRINT

A BEAUTIFUL PRINT OF THE FENIAN SHIP CATALPA The Fenian Ship Catalpa was used in the prison break out of a team of Fenian POW's from Fremantle, Western Australia. One of the grea-*test*-('") prison escapes in history. In 1876, a team of exiled Irish Fenians set out from the tiny whaling port town of New Bedford, Massachusetts to rescue six of their Fenian brothers from one of the most hostile and remote prisons on earth - Fremantle, Western Australia. It was a task which took two years to accomplish, required the financial assistance and silence of over 7000 Irish Americans, and depended upon the ingenuity of three pivotal characters to pull off the grea-*test*-('") propaganda coup in Fenian history. 10 x 8-inch High quality print on Fuji film Crystal Archive paper. Framed and mounted behind glass. Black wood frame. Inscription reads: Fenian Ship Catalpa 1876

As if the English + Romans weren't enough, the European Union tries to take away Irish sovereignty now! I feel for the Scottish, lumped in a Uck vote, lol. * EU grapples with Irish 'No' vote * Governments in the EU examine their options after Irish voters reject the Lisbon reform treaty in a referendum. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/7454333.stm Take that. :megaman:

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http://www.metalireland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=465150#465150 < MI Users Confront The Wider World ~ Six Counties?

First, join these 3 facebook causes: Sinn Féin

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/13419?m=1a781&recruiter_id=64370 IRISH UNITY

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/9777?m=03765&recruiter_id=64370 Free Ulster ! Free Ireland ! Tiocfaidh ár lá.

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/101934?m=03765&recruiter_id=64370 * Orange Order on parade across NI * Thousands of Orangemen and supporters attend the annual Twelfth of July parades in Northern Ireland. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/northern_ireland/7502380.stm Orange Order on parade across NI

Thousands turned out to watch Orangemen parade through Belfast Thousands of Orangemen and supporters have been attending the annual Twelfth of July parades in Northern Ireland. The parades mark the 318th anniversary of the battle of the Boyne in which William of Orange defeated King James. The main demonstrations were at 18 venues, with Belfast attracting the most participants and spectators. The Belfast parade left Carlisle Circus at 1000 BST, marching to City Hall for a wreath-laying ceremony and then to the field at Barnett Demesne. The Twelfth in pictures There the gathering has been hearing the traditional platform pledges of loyalty to the Pro-*test*-('")ant faith, the crown and to the union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Outside of Belfast, one of the day's largest parades took place in Omagh, where more than 3,000 Orangemen and bandsmen marched through the town. Advertisement Watch highlights of the parade in Belfast Sixty lodges from the six districts of west Tyrone took part, along with lodges from Larkhill and Airth in Scotland. In County Armagh, more than 5,000 Orangemen marched through Tandragee, while tens of thousands of spectators enjoyed the sounds of 100 Lambeg drums. The largest demonstration in the North West took place in Coleraine, where the gathering heard calls for the symbols of state to be cherished and an end to "attacks on the Pro-*test*-('")ant sense of Britishness". For the first time in 16 years, more than 5,000 bandsmen and Orangemen paraded through Dromara, County Down. The Independent Loyal Orange Institution, which split from the Grand Lodge of Ireland in 1903, held its demonstration in Portglenone, County Antrim. New face of Orangemen An alternative way of celebrating the Battle of the Boyne took place at the Irish president's state residence in Dublin where President McAleese held her annual garden party. More than 350 guests from all over Ireland were attending. The entertainment included performances by Irish army pipers, the Band of the King's Division of the British army and the Ballynafeigh School of Irish Dancing. For those who prefer shopping to marching, the number of large retail units opening on the Twelfth has grown considerably this year. Supermarkets, including many Tesco and Asda branches, have remained open for the first time on the Twelfth. The police have reminded drivers to take extra care on the roads over the holiday weekend. A police spokesman said: "Last year (2007) 112 people lost their lives on the roads in Northern Ireland. While that's 14 less than in 2006, and the lowest figure recorded in 60 years, it still remains that many of these deaths and serious injuries could have been avoided. "Our officers will be looking out for motorists who are driving too fast, driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and driving while using a mobile phone." 318th Anniversary Battle of the Boyne Celebrations VENUE DISTRICT LODGES ATTENDING Ballyclare Cloughfern, Larne, Sixmilewater, Antrim, Carnmoney, Killead, Staffordstown, Carrickfergus & Randalstown. Derriaghy Glenavy, Aghalee, Lisburn, Magheragall, Ballinderry, Derriaghy & Hillsborough. Cullybackey Portglenone, Ahoghill & Cullybackey. Ballymena Ballymena District. Broughshane Braid District. Rasharkin Ballycastle, Bushmills, Rasharkin, Cloughmills & Ballymoney. Tandragee Portadown, Richhill, Loughgall, Tandragee, Armagh, Lurgan, Killylea, Keady, Newtownhamilton, Markethill & Bessbrook. Barnett Demesne Belfast Districts - No Dromara Lower Iveagh, Rathfriland, Banbridge, Lower Iveagh West, Newry, Loughbrickland, Gilford and Bann Valley. Portavogie Newtownards, Upper Ards, Holywood, Bangor. Kilkeel Mourne District. Newcastle Lecale, Saintfield, Castlewellan, Comber and Ballynahinch. Kesh Newtownbutler, Lisbellaw, Brookeborough, Lisnaskea, Enniskillen, Ballinamallard, Kinawley, Glenawley, Lisnarick, Pettigo, Magherabuoy, Churchhill, Maguiresbridge, Garrison & Tempo. Maghera Castledawson, Magherafelt, Garvagh, Kilrea, Tamlaght O'Crilly, Ballyronan, Tobermore & Moneymore. Coleraine Limavady, Macosquin, Coleraine, and City of Londonderry Grand Lodge, comprising five Districts. Benburb Pomeroy, Killyman, Stewartstown, Cookstown, Castlecaulfield, Benburb & Coagh. Omagh Sixmilecross, Fintona, Omagh, Newtownstewart, Killen & Strabane. Aughnacloy Annahoe & Fivemiletown. Source: Orange Order :argg: * Commons apology over bomb claims * Security Minister Paul Goggins apologises for false claims made by officials in 1971 over the McGurk's Bar bombing. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/northern_ireland/7504288.stm

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