Sunday 28th June 2015 Speech given by Gemma Weir Comrades and friends, Once again we have gathered here in Bodenstown, in the graveyard where Theobald Wolfe Tone is buried. For us this is not some ritual or some type of unthinking glorification of the past or deification of heroes. For us this is a meaningful [...]
As Workers Party members and supporters are aware, long standing and loyal comrade and friend , Des O'Hagan , died on Tuesday 5th May in Downpatrick hospital. Dessie's life was the Workers Party going back to the 1950's when he was imprisoned in Crumlin Road prison for four years. Over that long period until the [...]
Above: Arbour Hill, Dublin. The Workers' Party held its annual commemoration of the Easter 1916 Rising in a number of cities today, Easter Sunday, 5th April. This year the party is marking the 99th anniversary of the Rising. Commemorations were held in Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Waterford. You can read or [...]
A major demonstration against the Water Charges will be held this Saturday, 21st March in the centre of Dublin. Organised the the Right2Water campaign the rally is likely to be another huge manifestation of public opposition of these water charges which are a precursor to privatisation of the state's public water utilities. The march will [...]
The Workers' Party is holding a number of events in Dublin to mark International Women's Day (Sunday, March 8th). The main event, organised by the Dublin Region of the Workers' Party will begin with a gathering at Grattan Bridge (Capel Street) at 1pm on Sunday - see below for full details International Women's Day is [...]
Unfortunately the Workers' Party of Ireland website was subject to a malicious hacking attack early on Monday, 16th February. Our technicians are currently working to restore the site and we hope to have normal service returned in the next 48 hours. Please bear with us during this work and our sincere apologies for any inconvenience.
The Workers’ Party of Ireland reiterates its solidarity with the KKE, and its support for our fraternal allies in tomorrow’s election. Over decades, and especially since the beginning of the current assault on the living conditions of the Greek people under the name of austerity, the KKE has resolutely fought for the interests of [...]
New Year’s Message from the President of the Workers' Party, Michael Donnelly On behalf of the CEC/Ard Comhairle I would like to extend New Year’s greetings to all Party members and their families and to our Comrades, friends and supporters both at home and abroad. I would like also to take this opportunity offer [...]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Comrade Mark McLoughlin, Ravensdale, Dundalk. Mark McLoughlin Mark McLoughlin gave a lifetime of service to the Workers' Party and towards the achievement of a democratic, socialist, secular republic in Ireland. He was unstinting in his dedication to the party. Mark was always [...]