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13 February 2026
Show Israel the red card: Ireland MNT must boycott Nations League ties against Israel
The FAI, with the support of the government, must ensure that the men’s national team does not fulfil its fixtures against Israel in their upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign.
30 January 2026
Plan to abolish Triple Lock is designed to align with EU/NATO war machine
The government’s plan to abolish the Triple Lock is intended to advance NATO and EU military alignment rather than Irish defence, peacekeeping or sovereignty, according to Gerry Rooney.
5 January 2026
Terrorist U.S. regime must be opposed in all spheres by those who value freedom
The attacks on Venezuela reflect a long-term US aim to impose its legal jurisdiction globally, according to the article. It links this agenda to the attempt to kidnap former Workers’ Party president Seán Garland.
3 January 2026
Imperialist U.S. strikes against Venezuela
The Workers’ Party condemns United States military strikes against Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores as an act of imperialist aggression.

1 January 2026
New Year’s Statement 2026
On behalf of the Ard Comhairle of the Workers’ Party of Ireland, I would like to wish a happy and prosperous 2026 to all working people, particularly to our members, supporters, and friends.
19 December 2025
Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil knew about Jim Gavin’s tenant issue prior to presidential campaign selection
An internal review found that Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Fianna Fáil knew about an issue involving Jim Gavin and a former tenant before announcing him as the party’s presidential candidate.
17 December 2025
U.S. piracy and blockade on Venezuela mark dangerous escalation of imperialist campaign
The article describes the United States’ seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker and President Donald Trump’s announcement of a blockade as a dangerous escalation in Washington’s campaign against Venezuela.
4 December 2025
Mary Garland – 1941-2025
The Workers’ Party remembers lifelong comrade and friend Mary Garland (née Travers), who gave decades of service to socialism and republicanism in Ireland.
4 December 2025
Palestine flag row at City Hall should be a non-issue – councillors must address the many problems facing Belfast
The latest dispute within Belfast City Council over flags is yet another reminder of how easily political energy can be diverted away from the many material issues facing people in this city.
3 December 2025
Government finds €125m for NATO-backed Zelenskyy while failing to solve crises facing the Irish working class
The Workers’ Party condemns the decision by the government to hand over €125 million of public money to the corrupt and NATO-backed administration of Volodymyr Zelensky.
1 December 2025
Even after announcing changes, NTA still has issues to resolve on the 80 bus
David Gardiner warned that recent changes to the 80 bus route leave significant issues unresolved for commuters in Palmerstown and Chapelizod.
25 November 2025
Council rent hike targets struggling workers to distract from state’s failures on housing
Dublin City Council’s decision to increase rents for social housing tenants targets working people and distracts from fundamental problems with state housing policy, according to Garrett Greene.
