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Trump in Ireland: No welcome for the imperialist predator-in-chief

The Irish government rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump to is an insult to all the victims of Trump and his regime, including: This week, the far-right AfD in Germany made a breakthrough in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, at 44%

Sep 10, 2026

LGBTQ·News & Analysis

Solidarity with Bambi Thug: No to transphobic hate

By Conor Tormey Bambi Thug, the Irish selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, has faced backlash and a spate of transphobic comments and abuse from the far-right groups and individuals over the past few weeks. Bambi is non-binary and uses they /

Feb 10, 2024

Environment·World News

NATO military spending is a war on the climate

By Miranda Stewart At a time when reducing greenhouse gas emissions is more urgent than ever, a recent report makes clear that NATO military spending targets are pushing the world in the opposite direction. The report, ‘Climate Crossfire: How NATO’s 2% military

Feb 9, 2024

News & Analysis

Irish tech workers hit by Silicon Valley layoffs

By Drew Frayne The latest in a round of tech company layoffs is hitting Irish workers. At least eight tech companies with offices in Ireland have announced layoffs in the past month. The number of jobs involved has yet to be determined,

Feb 6, 2024

Environment·News & Analysis

Alarming biodiversity loss in Lough Hyne, Cork

By Caoimhe Lyons Lough Hyne is a semi-enclosed marine lake located in Carbery West, Co. Cork. In 1981, it was designated a nature reserve by the Irish government. This was largely due to its significance as a highly unique ecosystem; its biodiversity

Jan 31, 2024

Economy·News & Analysis

Oxfam Report: Two Irish billionaires own more than 50% of population

By Cathal Curran Just two Irish billionaires own more wealth than 50% of the population combined. This obscene but unfortunately not surprising statistic was published by Oxfam Ireland in a new report on inequality. It is a further demonstration of growing wealth

Jan 26, 2024

All parties should boycott White House on St. Patrick’s Day – don’t greenwash Genocide Joe!

The annual gifting of a bowl of shamrocks to the Commander in Chief of US capitalism and imperialism by the sitting Taoiseach is always a cringing affair. This year, it takes place with the horror of the Israeli State’s genocide against the

Jan 25, 2024

News & Analysis·Workplace News

Showing how to get results – Unite mechanical workers win big pay rise

By Matt Waine In early December, mechanical workers (plumbers, fitters and welders) who are members of Unite voted to accept a pay increase worth 9.9% over two years. This will see the basic rate for mechanical workers increase from €26.32/hour to over

Jan 18, 2024

News & Analysis·The North

Will Stormont be restored?

By Kevin Henry It is now almost two years since the DUP pulled out of the Executive ahead of the Assembly elections, which saw Sinn Féin become the largest party. Last year ended with a renewed sense that the institutions could be

Jan 17, 2024

Featured Articles·News & Analysis·Socialist Feminism

Referendums 2024: Demand a wording that actually supports care

By Eleni Vetsika Two referendums are seeking to amend constitution articles 41 and 41.2. The former provides an extremely narrow and patriarchal definition of what is recognised as a ‘family’, and the latter – equally antiquated – sees women’s role in the

Jan 16, 2024

News & Analysis·Workplace News

Public sector pay talks: Industrial action is needed to win pay rises

By Finn McKenna With the new year comes a new series of pay negotiations and even the prospect of industrial action within the public sector. As we go to press, negotiations have broken down between the government and unions. The primary issue

Jan 12, 2024

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