Public sector strike – a premature suspension, but the fight isn’t over
Solidarity TD, Ruth Coppinger and Solidarity Councillor, Kate Relihan on the picket lines in Dublin 15.
Why the Irish State is no friend of Palestinians
No sooner had the new government come into office than it signalled its willingness to either ditch or water down the Occupied Territories Bill (OTB). This starkly contrasts with the attitudes of most ordinary people in Ireland; a recent poll showed that
The electoral failure, and ongoing threat, of the Irish far right
By Drew Frayne Bucking the international trend of far right electoral gains, the Irish electorate by and large rejected the far right’s programme of anti-immigration, anti-LGBTQ, ultra conservative policies. The surge in anti-immigration protests in the preceding year, the momentum built in
BIMM Dublin job cuts: A cultural and educational crisis driven by capitalist greed
By Kate Quinlan, BIMM graduate, class of 2024 The proposed mass redundancies at BIMM Dublin, one of Ireland’s most prestigious music colleges, represent not just an attack on workers’ rights but the potential for a grave cultural loss. Lecturers at the institution,
“Shame must change sides” – The vital case of Gisèle Pelicot
CW for distressing details of r*** and abuse In a stunning decision, Gisèle Pelicot faced down the rape culture that demands survivors of abuse carry the burden of shame and secrecy. She refused a closed trial, demanding that the public join her
“Debí Tirar Mas Fotos”: New Bad Bunny album takes up gentrification, climate change & Puerto Rican oppression
By Christian Tello, AS Mexico Bad Bunny’s new album is causing social furor. With more than 37 million plays it is positioned in the top 10 of the Billboard Global 200 number 1 in global plays on Spotify. A deeply introspective and
Shining a light on a sordid past – journalists win case against the PSNI
By Sean Burns Journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney featured in the No Stone Unturned documentary have won their case against the PSNI for the harassment, intimidation, arrest and spying they suffered for refusing to reveal their sources. Those journalists shone a
Scorched earth capitalism: Wildfires bring apocalyptic scenes to Los Angeles
By Isi Stewart Duran At the time of writing, firefighters in Los Angeles are warning of ‘explosive fire growth’ and ‘critical fire weather’ in the city and its surroundings, where at least 27 people have been killed and at least 31 people
Bringing corruption and backwardness back – FF and FG’s new coalition
By Jonathan Diebold After the recent elections, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael sought to form a fresh coalition to rule for another five years. The question on all the commentators’ lips was who will be the next mudguard to replace the decimated
Northern Executive bans puberty blockers – Sinn Féin’s shameful betrayal of trans youth
By Ollie Bell In December, the Northern Ireland Executive approved the extension of the UK’s puberty blockers ban for under 18s to the North. This was backed by all four parties in the Executive: Sinn Féin, the DUP, the UUP, and Alliance.
Attacking soup runs in Dublin: Targeting the victims of poverty, not its creators
By Finn McKenna Henry Joy McCracken, a leader of the Irish 1798 rebellion, observed that “the rich always betray the poor.” In 2025, the rich of Dublin and their representatives also have contempt for them, and resent any uncomfortable reminders of their