Irish Republican Socialist Party - Ireland

28/10/2026

STRABANE OPPOSES THE UK TOWN OF CULTURE LABEL — MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

There are concerns that the Derry City and Strabane District Council consultation so far has been steered in a direction favouring Strabane pursuing the UK Town of Culture title, rather than adequately reflecting the opposition and concerns of local people.

The time to make your voice heard is now. The councillors who will vote on this proposal need to hear directly from residents who oppose it.

Please copy the email draft below, add your name if you wish, and send it to:

📧 [email protected]

Please share this post with friends, family and others from the Strabane area so that local views can be heard.

EMAIL DRAFT — COPY, PASTE AND SEND

Subject: Opposition to Strabane pursuing the UK Town of Culture title

Dear Elected Representatives,

As a person from the Strabane area, I am writing to express my opposition to Strabane pursuing the title of UK Town of Culture. Strabane has a distinct Irish identity, history and cultural heritage, shaped by its people, traditions, language, music and strong sense of community. I do not believe that attaching a UK-wide cultural title to our town properly reflects the identity of many local people or the history of this area.

I believe our cultural future should be developed and celebrated on our own terms, recognising Strabane’s place within the wider Irish cultural tradition and the diversity of views among its residents.

I would therefore urge Derry City and Strabane District Council and all elected representatives to reconsider this proposal, do everything in their power to remove Strabane from this process, and ensure that Strabane’s cultural identity is represented in a way that respects its history and community.

I would appreciate a response outlining your position on this issue.

Kind regards,

A concerned Strabane resident

PLEASE SHARE WIDELY. If you oppose Strabane pursuing the UK Town of Culture title, make your views known directly to the Council. Let elected representatives hear the range of opinions within our community.

Strabane’s identity. Strabane’s voice. Strabane’s future.

22/10/2026

Know your enemy. The 77th Brigade British Army.

Units of the British Army 77th Brigade are hard at work under IRSP posts. Based in a vast warehouse type complex inside Denison Barracks, Hermitage, Berkshire, 77th Brigades purpose is to spread mis information constantly about Irish unity, Irish republicans,, and push pro British agendas all over social media in Ireland.

Fear them. They defeated the Scottish in the independance referendum by spreading disinformation.

Social media is controlled media.

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

Today, we remember our comrades, Vol. Ronnie Bunting and Vol. Noel Little, who were assassinated on this day in 1980 by a British death squad in the Bunting family home.

Ronnie, born a Protestant, was a founding member and leader of the IRSM. At the time of his death, he was Chief of Staff of the movement, known as a feared revolutionary and a skilled political and military strategist.

Noel, a founding member of the civil rights movement, was a leading socialist theorist and a dedicated Republican.

Both men were murdered on the direct orders of Thatcher.

Our thoughts are with their families today as we stand in solidarity with their ongoing fight for justice.

Saoirse Go Deo

10/10/2026

In Proud Memory of Our Fallen Comrade

INLA Volunteer Patrick “Paddy Bo” Campbell.

Killed in Action 10 October 1999

Patrick Campbell was killed on the frontline of the struggle against the drugs epidemic, which to this day continues to have a devastating impact on young people, families, and working class communities. He confronted those involved in the drug trade and, in doing so, lost his life at just 22 years old. Over 1000 mourners attended Patrick’s funeral in West Belfast, where he was accorded a full military funeral, including a nine man guard of honour. The Starry Plough and the Tricolour were draped over his coffin, while his beret, belt, and gloves were placed upon it as a mark of remembrance.

Patrick was laid to rest in Milltown Cemetery where family, friends, comrades, and members of the local community gathered to pay their final respects.

During the funeral proceedings, the drugs trade was condemned as selfish, greedy, and brutal, and strong criticism was directed towards the police on both sides of the border for their alleged failure to confront the activities of those involved in the trade. It was further claimed that elements within the security forces either turned a blind eye to the drugs trade or exploited those involved as informers within working class communities.

Patrick died as he had lived, steadfast in his Republican Socialist convictions and committed to the community in which he lived.

His memory remains honoured by those who knew him and by those who continue to remember his life and sacrifice.

Remember him with honour and pride.

Saoirse go Deo

10/10/2026

Winifred Carney Commemoration 2026🚩

Join Us On Sunday, November 22nd, At Milltown Cemetery To Remember Irish Republican, Socialist, Feminist, & Easter Rising Hero, Winifred Carney.

We Hope To See You All There✊🏻

Saoirse Go Deo🇮🇪🚩

09/10/2026

NO GOING BACK! Well done to the residents and everyone who stood in defiance with them.

This is truly a victory to the people ✊🏼🚩

05/10/2026

Today marks the 49th anniversary of the death of Seamus Costello, founder of the movement, who was killed by counter revolutionaries on 5 October 1977.

Seamus dedicated his life to improving the conditions of working class people, both in his native Wicklow and across Ireland. At the time of his death, he was a member of Wicklow County Council, the County Wicklow Committee of Agriculture, the General Council of Committees of Agriculture, the Eastern Regional Development Organisation, the National Museum Development Committee, Bray Urban District Council, the Bray Branch of the Irish Transport and General Workers Union, the Bray and District Trade Unions Council of which he served as president from 1976/77 and the Cualann Historical Society. He also continued to hold the positions of Chairperson of the IRSP and Chief of Staff of the INLA.

At his funeral, former Senator Nora Connolly O’Brien, daughter of Easter Rising leader James Connolly, delivered the oration.

“Of all the politicians and political people with whom I have had conversations and who called themselves followers of Connolly, he was the only one who truly understood what James Connolly meant when he spoke of his vision of the freedom of the Irish people.”

Seamus Costello’s legacy and his vision of a better Ireland one that treats all its citizens with the dignity and respect they deserve, rather than remaining subservient to the rich and powerful has continued to inspire generations of Irish people to work towards a better and united Ireland.

An Ireland free from British imperial rule, and free from the poverty, inequality and injustice imposed by the Free State.

Our allegiance is to the working class. 🇮🇪🚩