Comrades and friends, Today we gather to remember and honour the men and women of 1916 who bravely struck a blow for Irish freedom against the might of the British empire. Easter remains an important date in the republican calendar, a time for reflection on the past, on all those who have come before us [...]
The Workers' Party of Ireland sends its solidarity greetings to the Sudanese Communist Party, its members and supporters, in this dangerous time. The ongoing clashes in Sudan appear to be a falling out amongst thieves rather an expression of any fundamental ideological differences. This does not, of course, lessen the impact on the killed and [...]
Chris Matlhako dedicated his life to the struggle for liberation, both for his county and in the fight against western imperialism. His unstinting dedication to the achievement of socialism was long recognised by his comrades in the SACP where he served as Deputy 2nd General Secretary, member of its Political Bureau and the Central Committee. [...]
Workers' Party members, including our National Organiser Caoimhe Garland, met Marie Barry from the Cuba Solidarity Forum Ireland to present a donation towards medical supplies for Cuba. The money was raised through donations for our late comrade and friend Seamy Reynolds, who suddenly and sadly passed away in February. Seamy had a great love for [...]
As establishment politicians and the media fawn over US President Joe Biden during his visit to Ireland, the Workers’ Party seeks to make clear our rejection of American domination over our economic, cultural and military affairs, as well as the general foreign policy of Biden’s presidency. Due to the failure of the Irish state to [...]
Gardaí have attempted to crackdown on a protest against U.S. aggression, entitled #WeRememberTheVictims and organised by the Cuba Support Group, to coincide with the visit of Joe Biden to the Phoenix Park today. Gardaí in riot gear, who arrived in two cars and three vans, confiscated a large Cuban flag which had been unfurled for [...]
Comrades and friends, We gather here today to honour the men and women of 1916 who bravely struck a blow for Irish freedom against British imperialism.In doing so we take the opportunity to reflect on the progressive and democratic ideals which animated them and reaffirm our commitment to building on the legacy set down in [...]
A chairde, It is a privilege to address you all today as we gather to remember the men and women of Easter week 1916, as well as those who have came through the ranks of our own movement. This year, once again, we stand here not at the usual time or even on the usual [...]
The Workers' Party has criticised the government for allocating €500,000 to redevelop Gaelic Park in New York, as announced by Tánaiste Micheál Martin, while continuing to neglect sporting facilities at home. David Gardiner, Workers' Party representative for Palmerstown-Fonthill, said: "The decision by the Irish government to spend €500,000 of the taxpayers' money on redeveloping a [...]
The Workers’ Party are deeply saddened to learn of the death of our comrade Tom French, former Workers' Party President. A lifelong member of the republican movement from Sinn Fein through to the Workers' Party, Tom supported the Official republican movement's evolution away from militarism in the 1960s. He was prominent in the civil rights [...]