SAOIRSE - Irish Freedom
The Voice of the Republican Movement
SAOIRSE - Irish Freedom
Issue number 187
November, 2002
The Starry Plough
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Glen Electric/GDR strike in Newry

SIPTU members employed by Glen Electric and GDR in Newry, Co Down commenced all-out strike action at 8am on October 17, 2002. This dispute arose from the non-resolution of a pay dispute.

A total of 320 workers are on strike and have been maintaining a picket on the gates of the company, located at Greenpark Industrial Estate.

A SIPTU spokesperson said: "Our members feel yet again that the company have not addressed their needs. SIPTU would urge the company to 'sit down and talk until a solution is found'.

"SIPTU would like to reiterate that many of its members employed by the company receive Family Tax Credit because of their low-earning potential in Glen Electric and GDR."

IMEACHTAI
Events

KEVIN BARRY COMMEMORATION
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 10.30am
RATHVILLY, CO CARLOW

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WHITE-LINE PICKETS FOR
POLITICAL STATUS
OUTSIDE THE REPUBLICAN SINN FÉIN OFFICE, 229 FALLS ROAD, BELFAST 1st SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 1-2pm
OUTSIDE THE GUILDHALL, DERRY CITY LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 1-2pm
Organised by Republican Sinn Féin, Belfast and Derry

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PICKET FOR POLITICAL STATUS
AND BRITISH DISENGAGEMENT
BRITISH EMBASSY, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 3pm
Organised by Na Fianna Éireann

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KEVIN BARRY COMMEMORATION
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
RATHVILLY, CO CARLOW, 10.30am

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EDDIE CARMODY COMMEMORATION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Assemble: Carmody Memorial Hall at 7.30pm and march to the Republican Plot.
Organised by: Carmody/O’Rahilly Cumann Republican Sinn Féin, Ballylongford, Co Kerry

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CHARLIE KERINS COMMEMORATION
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
TRALEE, CO KERRY
Assemble: Denny Street 7.30pm
Speaker: Pat Garvey

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PICKET FOR POLITICAL STATUS
GPO, DUBLIN
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1-2pm
Organised by Republican Sinn Féin, Leinster

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The Eighth Annual Michael Flannery Awards Testimonial
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2003
Astoria World Manor
Astoria New York
The First Annual Pearl Flannery Award will be presented at the Testimonial in memory of the extraordinary help that Michael's beloved wife Pearl gave to Michael in his long and steadfast struggle in the cause of Irish freedom.
The theme for the 2003 testimonial will be the life and legacy of Robert Emmet on the 200th anniversary of his murder by the British in 1803 at the age of twenty five.

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GPs' association demands ban on burning

MEDICAL opposition to the burning of waste was firmly consolidated at the Association of General Practitioners AGM held in the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven, Co Cork recently (11-13 October).

The Association of General Practitioners (AGP) which represents over 800 GPs throughout Ireland, passed a motion stating:

"That the AGP deplores the addition of any toxic materials to our environment and the Irish Government should declare an immediate moratorium on the building of further incinerators in Ireland - whether municipal or toxic."

The passing of this motion, which will be communicated to Government, is a ringing endorsement of the seriousness of the health risks associated with incineration.

The AGP are adding their voice to those of the Irish Doctors Environmental Association and the Irish Midwifes Association, both of whom stronglyoppose incineration because of the associated negative health effects.

£34,126
Éire Nua Building Fund
Belfast / Derry

Contributions, which will be gratefully acknowledged, can be made by sending a donation to: Ard Oifig, 223 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 or to 229 Falls Road, Belfast.

or send a donation to:
Éire Nua Building Fund, Bank of Ireland, (Six Counties) Draperstown, Co Derry, a/c number 14164268, quoting the Branch code 90-48-43 or donate by Standing Order.

National Draw Results 2002

Iú Duais: Ticket no 16039, Two All-Ireland Tickets and €500, S O'Neill, Dungiven, Co Derry.
2ú Duais: Ticket no 4664, €500, D Cunning, Carnlough, Co Antrim.
3ú Duais: Ticket no 17816, €300, R Farren, Feeny, Co Derry.
4ú Duais: Ticket no 0687, Mahogany harp, M Molloy, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
5ú Duais: Ticket no 2771, Bodhrán, T McGillicuddy, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry.


Results of Dublin raffle

OCTOBER Draw results were as follows:
1st prize ticket no 229;
2nd prize 162;
3rd prize 021;
4th prize 424;
5th prize 150;
6th prize 401;
7th prize 199;
8th prize 288.

STORMONT FALLS AGAIN

THE collapse of the Stormont Assembly on October 14 for the fourth time since the Stormont Agreement was signed in 1998 (and for the eighth time since 1972) clearly shows the chronic instability of British rule in Ireland.

The fall of Stormont by the stroke of a British pen illustrates once more that the ‘new’ Stormont is an artificial means to govern an artificial area. The latest crisis has shown the world that the English government is in charge in Ireland and what the Irish people want is ignored and the Dublin administration snubbed . . .


» A nation sundered
» Harassment in Derry ongoing
» Spirit of resistance in Jenin refugee camp
» Half-a-million oppose new EU internal and external arrangements
» Garda silence on kidnap of Limerick man
» Call for end to feud
» Kerry opposes Special non-jury Court
» Death threat by prison officer in Maghaberry jail
» Tommy Crossan forcibly removed to Magilligan
» Oideachas?

Ard-Fheis

» Fresh initiative on Republican alternative to Stormont Agreement
» Liberation struggle continues
» Greetings from George Harrison

New Republican Sinn Féin Cumann in Limerick

A NEW Cumann of Republican Sinn Féin is now in operation on the north side of Limerick city. The O'Callaghan/Clancy Cumann is called after the Mayor of Limerick, Seoirse Clancy, who was murdered by Crown Forces.

The Cumann was to be formed on December 17, 2001 but due to Special Branch harassment this had to be deferred. The new Cumann is selling 200 copies of SAOIRSE. Anyone wishing to join should contact local paper sellers. Republican calendars for 2003 are also available.




» European Federation or Fourth Reich? --Part 7: Renaissance and reformation
» Mac Cool: Servants use the side entrance please!
» 50 Years Ago: Passive resistance planned -- but never implemented
» For The Record: A Month of Terror in Belfast

Brón ar an mBás


» Charlie Dineen
» Patsy Farrell
» Susan McCreesh

Séamus Ó Mongáin

IS oth le foireann SHAOIRSE a fhógairt go bhfuair Séamus Ó Mongáin, Dú Thuama, Béal an Átha, Co Mhuigheó, bás ar an 12ú Deireadh Fómhair. Beidh gach tuairisc faoi in eagrán Mhí Na Nollag.

With regret the staff of SAOIRSE announce the death of Séamus Mór Ó Mongáin at the house of his son, Naoise, at Dú Thuama, Béal an Átha, Co. Mhuigheó on October 12.

A full report will be carried in our December issue.


» Edentubber Martyrs remembered

» Comhbhrón
» I gCuimhne

Buíochas

KITTY O'Brien, Cork, would like to thank all her many friends throughout Ireland who sent cards and messages to her during her recent illness.

Beannachtaí

CONGRATULATIONS to John ‘The Kidney’ and Elaine on the birth of their son, James, on Tuesday October 15 last. (We were hoping for triplets, at least — always looking for the extra sales!) From the Second Sunday Raffle Committee.


» What They Said

SAOIRSE December edition published December 5 (December 7 on web)


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