Saor Éire

Saor Éire

They think they have bought half of us off with the withdrawal of the
British garrison in Ireland to barracks and fooled the rest of us with
with the consumer fetishism of living for handbags and rarified
sparkling water. However the fools with their Stormont expense
accounts and corporate funding slush funds hadn’t realised that they
have left us armed with something far more dangerous than any bullet
or any ounce. The historical legacy and political ideas of James
Connolly should act as a guide to the actions that republicans and
socialists should be engaged in. On Saturday May 7th in the Dublin
éirígí has organised a gathering where the way forward for the
national liberation and class struggles in Ireland today can be teased
out. ‘Saor Éire’ in the 1930’s was central to the project of
radicalising a generation of activists and it is fitting then that it
will today be the title for a gathering which hopes over the coming
years to achieve the same end.


'Saor Éire - A gathering for socialists and republicans'

Venue- Ashling Hotel(across from Heuston Station)
Date- Saturday May 7th

The purpose of the gathering is to open debate on topics which have
dominated the struggle for Independence and Socialism in Ireland in
the past year as well as to have discussion

10am- The resources of Ireland for the people of Ireland? The giveaway
of Irish natural and the struggle to reclaim them. Speakers include
Pat O'Donnell, Maura Harrington and a rep from Dublin Shell to Sea.
11am- 'James Connolly- Idol or Ideologue for Irish Republicans'.
Speakers - Aindriais O’Cathasaigh (Author) and Dr Brian Kelly
(Lecturer QUB). A discussion on whether Irish Republicans only see
James Connolly in terms of his involvement in the 1916 Rising or
seriously use his writings and actions over his lifetime as a guide to
their political commitments.
12 Noon- Fightback against EU/IMF inspired cutbacks. Speakers include
éirígí's Daithí Mac An Mháistír, Pepe Gutierrez from LASC and a
speaker from the trade union movement.
1pm- Lunch
1.30pm- No Queen Here! Among others Brian Leeson of éirígí and Roger
Cole of PANA will take part in a discussion on the imminent arrival of
the commander of British military on a state visit to Ireland and how
this visit needs to be resisted.
3.30- James Connolly Commemoration

Vote for change in Celtic Lands

Tomorrow voters go to the Polls in Scotland and North of Ireland.

In Scotland I urge readers to cast their vote for the Scottish National Party (SNP) and in North of Ireland for the IRSP in local elections.

As Scottish Republicans we should be aware that there is no parliamentary route to socialism. In other countries People Power has brought about incredible change through resistance. Parliamentary representative democracy has bred many opportunists in Western or European nations.

In N.Ireland Stormont is a British parliament and can never truely represent the best interests of the Irish while under British rule.

In Scotland Holyrood represents a nation with limited devolved powers. A country Scotland crying out for constitutional change needing adequately funded public services.

It is time to vote for change in Scotland and Ireland. The unionists do not want change for the Celtic nations. They represent a failure while they hold us hostage to British rule.

Tomorrow vote IRSP in Ireland for local elections and SNP in Scotland for better Government and Scottish or Irish Freedom.
Larry

Programme of Scottish Events

Scotland Alert semi public meeting Saturday March 26. 2 - 5 pm
Smith Museum lecture theatre, Stirling,
Registration 1.30pm.Tea & sanndwiches
Topic Union 1707, or forced marriage.
Speakers
Michael Donnelly. "United Scotsmen"
Donald Anderson. "Forced Marriage 1707".
Dr Jas D Young. "Union 1707".

Bus leaving Gordon Street, Central Station 12. pm

Annual Declaration of Arbroath Rally
Sunday 3pm April 2.
Kings Gate to behind Abbey.
Scoriach. Westport Bar next to Railway Station £5. Children Free.
Groups: White Rose. Fiery Jack, Ed Christopher
Bus from Glasgow 10.15 am, North Frederick St, George Square. £15.
Children free.

Annual MacLean Rally,
Gather, Eastwood Cemetery for oration. 1 pm. Sun. May 8
1.15 pm for; corner Boydstone Rd and Thornliebank Rd,
Netherauldhouse Rd, Auldhouse Rd, to Cairn, Shawbridge Arcade.
Dismiss to Shawbridge Tavern for speakers and Scoriach.
Group 'Makinadin'
£5. Children Free.

Annual Bannockburn Rally
Saturday June 25
1.30 pm from 1320 INN, next to Heritge Centre.
March to Rotunda.
Help need with stall.
Need to know if it is wrth laying a bus on.

1820 evets
1. Bonnymuir Saturday 9th. April 2011 at 2pm. for 2.30pm.

2. Strathaven Saturday 28th. May 2011 at 12 noon for 12.30pm.

3. Woodside Saturday 13th. August 2011 at 11.30am. for 12 noon.

4. Sighthill Sunday 11th. September 2011 at 2pm. for 2.30pm.

5. Sighthill 'DOORS OPEN DAY' Sunday 18th. September at 2pm.

Date for Diary "March For Scotland" cancelled

A date for the diary:

Saturday 9th April

I’m urging all those with Scottish Nationalist leanings to march the streets of Edinburgh with my fellow kilted comrades. And, to those of you with a socialist and or a republican persuasion – I urge you to unite against the new Thatcherism regime. Conservatives have no mandate here.

There is another way – control of our natural resources – an eradication of extreme poverty and inequality – shout it loud and proud - Independence for Scotland.

See facebook page for details:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1807399681#!/pages/March-For-Scotland/154964501214868

Thanks

Kev

Andrew canceled March For Scotland - April 9th.

Andrew says, "Since the march committee decided to cancel the demonstration, nobody has stepped forward to assist with management. With April 9th now only a few weeks away, and with attendance figures still low, it seems unlikely that a new committee could be organised in time to produce an event worthy of the cause. Sincerest apologies to all those who have supported the march this far, and best of luck to any who attempt to organise their own."

Thanks,
The Facebook Team

Scottish Events Update

Jim Mitchell (1820 . SNP , Scottish Republican) funeral, Paisley. 9.15 am Paisley Town Hall. 11 am Woodside Cemetery, Paisley.

Glencoe Rally. Saturday February 12
Bus from North Hanover St, George Square, Glasgow. 10.15 pm.
Tickets £15 Children Free.
Rally Glencoe Car Park 1.15 pm
March to monument and back/
Bus leaves for Balloch.
Lomond Park Hotel.
Scoriach £5. Children Free.
Ted Christopher.

Scotland Alert semi public meeting
Saturday March 26. 2 - 5 pm
Smith Museum lecture theatre, Stirling,
Topic Union 1707 or forced marriage.
Speakers
Michael Donnelly. "United Scotsmen"
Donald Anderson. "Forced Marriage 1707".
Dr Jas D Young.

Annual Declaration of Arbroath Rally
Sunday 3pm April 2.
Kings Gate to behind Abbey.
Scoriach. Westport Bar next to Railway Station £5
Groups: White Rose. Fiery Jack
Bus from Glasgow 10.15 pm N Hanover St.

Annual MacLean Rally,
Gather, Eastwood Cemetery for oration. 1 pm. Sun. May 8
1.15 pm for corner Boydstone Rd and Thornliebank Rd,
Netherauldhouse Rd, Auldhouse Rd, to Cairn, Shawbridge Arcade.
Dismiss to Shawbridge Tavern for speakers and Scoriach.
Group and speakers to be announced. (Ted Christopher not sure of his US dates yet).
£5.

Scottish Support for Political Prisoners

Benefit on Saturday 22 January, 7.30pm in a Gallowgate pub
Music from Ciaran Murphy, JP Hanlon and Vol Patricia Black flute band
More info from..
ssfpp@hotmail.co.uk

Glasgow Bloody Sunday Commemoration

BLOODY SUNDAY COMMEMORATION

SUNDAY 23rd JANUARY 2011

ASSEMBLE

9.45 am

SHAMROCK STREET,

GLASGOW CITY CENTRE

SPEAKERS IN ATTENDANCE

ALL WELCOME

Organised by the West Of Scotland Band Alliance

IRSP Alba/Scotland supporters encouraged to attend

http://irspscotland.wordpress.com/2011/01/15/glasgow-bloody-sunday-comemoration/

Communist Party of Scotland Meeting

Communist Party of Scotland.
Meeeting this Sunday (16 Jan), 1.30pm in Argyle Room, Premier Inn, Argyle Street, Glasgow.
To plan forthcoming activities.

Also just to let you know that the CPS can now be contacted via Jean Muir, House 01, 112 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow G43 1LY. Membership is £10/5.. They are very keen to get new members...they are relatively few in number but still remain very active and play a positive role in the struggle for Scottish independence.


About the CPS

The Communist Party of Scotland (CPS), also known as Pàrtaidh Co-Mhaoineach na h-Alba, was established in 1991 when the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) was disbanded and re-formed as the Democratic Left think-tank. Many Communists in Scotland disagreed with this decision and instead set up the CPS, with its headquarters in Partick, Glasgow. Some 280 former members of the CPGB in Scotland joined the new party including Mick McGahey, who was a leading member of the National Union of Mineworkers in the 1970s and 1980s. Former CPGB General Secretary Gordon McLennan is also associated with the party.

The current national secretary of the CPS is Eric Canning. The CPS has fought no parliamentary elections, but has been supporting the Scottish Socialist Party in recent times. The CPS does not feature much on the Scottish political landscape, but they do continue to sponsor a councillor, William Clarke, in Fife. Annual membership is £10 waged and £5 unwaged.

They support Scottish independence and Eric Canning is honorary convenor of the Independence First (IF) movement which is campaigning for a referendum on Scottish independence

SRSM Ard Fheis

I have received a message on Facebook with the details below.

The SRSM Ard Fheis is due to take place on Saturday 8th January 2011 to be held in Glasgow.

http://scottishrepublicans.myfreeforum.org

SRSM Events

Here is a couple of photos from the recently held John MacLean Commemoration. The Scottish Republican Socialist Newsletter pays tribute to the great work of SRSM in helping to keep the spirit alive of John MacLean in Scotland.

I have also included below details of an email I was sent concerning the SRSM Burns Night.


Donald Anderson of SRSM speaking at Social after MacLean commemoration.


SRSM North England branch banner at the MacLean Commemoration.

Scottish Republican Socialist Movement have organised a Burns Night

We are having a Burns Night on Friday January 28 in the Victoria Bar, corner of Brigade/Stockwell St Glasgow.

Music: White Rose group.

Cockaleekie Soup, Haggis, Champit Totties and Neeps.
Tickets £10

Patrick Scott Hogg will be speaking, plus others, incluiding CPS.