Easter statement by the leadership of Ógliagh na hÉireann

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Saturday April 15, 2006 18:24

by spokesperson ( south armagh) - 32 County Sovereignty Movement

RIRA issue Easter statement

This statement from the leadership of Ógliagh na hÉireann was released anonymously this afternoon to the Sovereign nation .

Ógliagh na hÉireann

""Irish sovereignty is being undermined on a daily basis, not only by the British Army in the north, but also by the American warplanes which land illegally in Shannon. Our national resources are being stolen by multinational capitalists and their Free State allies. Republicans stand for the complete ownership of Irish national territory and its resources for the benefit of the Irish people in accordance with the proclamation of the Republic""

In a statement issued anonymously today to the sovereign nation the leadershhip of Ógliagh na hÉireinn ( RIRA) have hit out at the ongoing usurpation of Irish sovereignty by the British occupying forces , the US administration and by multinational capitalists and their native allies .

The Easter message reads as follows ;

""The leadership of Óglaigh na hÉireann extend revolutionary greetings to our volunteers and supporters on this the 90th anniversary of the Easter Rising. We offer our continuing condolences to the families of all those who have died in the pursuit of Irish freedom. Their memory is an inspiration to us all. We also send solidarity greetings to our imprisoned comrades at home and abroad. We salute your courage and your continued resistance to the policy of criminalisation.

The Republican position is again under threat by revisionists within the Free State establishment. Their attempts to misrepresent the Republican position will be exposed by those who still hold true to Republican ideals. This Easter those who have usurped Irish sovereignty will parade past the GPO and attempt to reclaim the legacy of 1916. Republicans will again resist the attempts of constitutional nationalists to portray themselves as the legitimate successors of Pearse and Connolly.

We remember with pride the ten Óglaigh na hÉireann and INLA volunteers who died 25 years ago in the pursuit of political status and we reaffirm, in their memory, our commitment to the ending of British rule in Ireland and the restoration of national democracy and national sovereignty.

Former comrades have usurped the constitution of Óglaigh na hÉireann and have accepted Britain's right to interfere in our affairs. This is an intolerable situation and the leadership of Óglaigh na hÉireann pledge to remain true to our constitution and its aims and objectives.

Irish sovereignty is being undermined on a daily basis, not only by the British Army in the north, but also by the American warplanes which land illegally in Shannon. Our national resources are being stolen by multinational capitalists and their Free State allies. Republicans stand for the complete ownership of Irish national territory and its resources for the benefit of the Irish people in accordance with the proclamation of the Republic.

The causes of the conflict in Ireland remain unchanged. Britain refuses to declare its intent to withdraw and the so called government of the Irish people refuses to demand their withdrawal. While this remains the case Óglaigh na hÉireann will continue to exist to defend Irish sovereignty and the Irish nation.""

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Happy Easter 2015

by Dermer Dobbs - TMG (TheMastersGathering)

Thu Apr 09, 2015 09:40

Hello all who read this,

The greatest weapon an Irishman has is a broad smile and a friendly handshake,

GOD BLESS ALL THE IRISH FREEDOM FIGHTERS.

RIP Bobby Sands

RIP Liam Clancy

"Tiocfaidh ár lá águs Óglaigh na hÉireann"

Yawn

by Earnie

Fri Apr 29, 2011 22:46

These lads really do need to learn to march properly.
Half of them do it like they have a severe dose of the shits and they're trying their best to hold it in.
Might be more beneficial than poncing around in fields dressed in combat jackets and looking like something out of a bad 1970s B movie.

Saorise

by Belfast Republican

Fri Apr 29, 2011 22:32

sburns1997 at hotmail dot co dot uk

What happned to the republican spirit men like pat sheehan quote pearse and connelly while leaving oout thier most important sayings like an ireland unfree shall never be at peace or to fight is to win to not have fought is to lose. The RIRA are carrying on irelands lifelong tradtion of resistance through force of arms they are heroes well done

IDF is not Irish Army

by Pat Quirke

Wed May 24, 2006 19:37

"The IDF ( photo provided above ) are defenders of the establishment in the 26 counties, this as you well know is not the Army representing Ireland, but only the jurisdiction covered by the Act of Ireland Act 1921, ( a partitioned island ) as both the Volunteers and the IRA ( 1919 first Dail Eireann ) were 32 county organisations, it is logical that the IDF are not the inheritors of the title: IRISH ARMY as Ireland is not yet united."

I draw you attention to articles 2,3 and 4 of the Constitution. Especially Article 4

Article 4
The name of the State is Éire, or, in the English language, Ireland.

The 26 counties is Ireland....the Republic of Ireland.....Éire.
The 6 counties is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland..... or also known as Northern Ireland on it own.

The 26 counties is Ireland. Óglaigh Na hÉireann is the Army of Ireland.

Also
IDF stands for Isreali defence forces.

The Irish Army is not the IDF, it is known as Óglaigh Na hÉireann

Re: Pat : IRA is not the IDF

by 26+6 =1

Fri May 05, 2006 17:23

The IDF ( photo provided above ) are defenders of the establishment in the 26 counties, this as you well know is not the Army representing Ireland, but only the jurisdiction covered by the Act of Ireland Act 1921, ( a partitioned island ) as both the Volunteers and the IRA ( 1919 first Dail Eireann ) were 32 county organisations, it is logical that the IDF are not the inheritors of the title: IRISH ARMY as Ireland is not yet united.

Some Mothers Do 'ave 'em

Fri May 05, 2006 04:25

First of all, it is:
Óglaigh Na hÉireann (You spelt it wrong) (It stand for Irish Volunteers or Irish Army)

Secondly, Óglaigh Na hÉireann did not release any statement like the above over easter.

Óglaigh Na hÉireann was marching down O' Connell st. in Dublin on Easter Sunday as 120,000 people cheered & watched on (Certainly a lot more support than any other army wannabees have).

Yes, Óglaigh Na hÉireann are to the Irish Defence Forces, the proud descendents of the Irish Volunteers.

all others are just wannabes and walters.

The true Óglaigh Na hÉireann

NO SHORTAGE OF SHEEP

by BRéNOC

Wed Apr 19, 2006 22:25

"Ireland unfree shall never be at peace".

The slogan never changes just the initials.
Whether the letters used are RIRA, CIRA, or 32CSC doesn't matter.
The fact is the primary reason for the struggle still exists,
therefore the struggle will continue.

And in all struggles the brave are the few
while the sidelines are lined three deep with sheep.

Elvis may of been a hero too some.....

by 4 Elvis

Mon Apr 17, 2006 17:13

but he never meant f**k all to me, straight out racist the sucker was simple and plain motherf**k him and John Wayne.

Too young to die too fat too live...

elvis

by blue sude shoes

Mon Apr 17, 2006 00:34

But as you should know Elvis , jeans are cool and an expression of non-conformity and rebellion . Now calm down

Go away

by Elvis

Sun Apr 16, 2006 22:59

You are not wanted.

Go away.

This is a new Ireland.

We never wanted you and we never needed you.

Go away.

By the way the denim jeans stick out a mile! They would also absorb a lot of water and are very unsuitable for wearing outdoors. Any Scout worth his badges could tell you that.

as they are accompanying a press release

by spokesperson

Sun Apr 16, 2006 20:37

and underlining the contents expressed in it they are news

thank you 32csm

by r.u. curious?

Sun Apr 16, 2006 20:22

'These photographs were taken in the last year and scanned from a publicity calendar'

thank you for the reply.

not sure what a 'publicity calendar' is - but the photos are from the last year.

not sure why people are so touchy about the question - you posted the photos as news.

more images and video

by spokesperson - 32csm ( s armagh)

Sun Apr 16, 2006 20:00

These photographs were taken in the last year and scanned from a publicity calendar . As the curious individual has such an interest in them heres a few more . And a video of Ógliagh na hÉireann as well.

http://upthera.net//IRM/Irish%20Republican%20Media%20-%...A.WMV

on exercise

still armed and ready

minding my own business

by not curious

Sun Apr 16, 2006 19:29

why dont you do the same . failing that explain your curiosity , and what you reckon it means

still, i.m. curious

Sun Apr 16, 2006 19:24

so... was the top photo posed for indymedia
- or did you just respost it from the archives?

it does matter.

if its an old photo, that means one thing.
if its a new photo, that means something else.

Good statement too

by Bolivar

Sun Apr 16, 2006 12:52

Time to go after shell !!

Nice pictures !!

Sun Apr 16, 2006 12:47

Still some rebels around thank God

25 years on

by democrat

Sun Apr 16, 2006 01:49

"We remember with pride the ten Óglaigh na hÉireann and INLA volunteers who died 25 years ago in the pursuit of political status and we reaffirm, in their memory, our commitment to the ending of British rule in Ireland and the restoration of national democracy and national sovereignty."

good to hear . Keep her lit !!

democracy , sovereignty and political status still denied

ballot box

Sun Apr 16, 2006 01:21

it may have escaped your notice Donal but a ballot box is useless against a british enforced loyalist veto . Orange votes are woth more than republican ones in Ireland and thats official . Hence the need for a gun .

I'm curious

Sat Apr 15, 2006 23:45

the top photo - the dude with the gun.

did he pose for this indymedia post?

or did you just pull it out from the archives?

Not in 2006

by Donal

Sat Apr 15, 2006 23:27

There was a time when armed struggel was an appropriate strategy, that time has passed. We are now in a position of great opportunity to achieve a United Ireland.
The time of the Armalite in one hand and a ballot box in the other has progressed into a ballot box being held firmly with both hands.
Tiocfaidh ar la.

wha ??

by Barry

Sat Apr 15, 2006 20:35

so nobody died in 1916 then .

Nothing in common

Sat Apr 15, 2006 20:29

Are you comparing Ógliagh na hÉireann with the Patriots?

Get real!

We all know what Ógliagh na hÉireann are. Protect told us twice!

Go away you were never wanted and are not wanted now.

Those that talk about dying for Ireland (like Ógliagh na hÉireann ) only make others die for Ireland.

scum ( twice) , wow!!

by Marcos

Sat Apr 15, 2006 19:13

After their defeat in 1916 I believe the rebels were called that name numerous times by people like protect . Perhaps he could explain why these people are scum and the others werent . Despite people calling them scum too .

by Protect.

Sat Apr 15, 2006 18:59

"Responce from the people of Ireland"

Thanks for speaking for the whole country there(?)

MOST of the country(Republicans included) will reject scum like the RIRA I am sure,but then again,I can't speak for everyone.I consider myself a socialist first, but I do believe in the end of partition, but a group of,for lack of a better word-scum like the RIRA play no role

by .

Sat Apr 15, 2006 18:49

Its good to see them still in fashion

not a fashion accessory

Responce from the people of Ireland

by People

Sat Apr 15, 2006 18:46

Dear Ógliagh na hÉireann,

Thanks for the offer but you're all right we can look after ourselves.

Thanks for the thought though.

Happy Easter to you and the balaclava bunch.

Sat Apr 15, 2006 18:41

the right of the people of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland

Easter

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