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| Partisan · Patriotic · Internationalist |
| Páirtíneach · Tírghrách · Idirnáisiúnach |

| The Communist Party of Ireland is an all-Ireland Marxist party founded in 1933. Its aim is to win the support of the majority of the Irish people for ending the capitalist system and for building socialism—a social system in which the means of production, distribution and exchange are publicly owned and utilised for the benefit of the whole people. | Páirtí Marxach uile-Éireann a bunaíodh sa bhliain 1933 is ea Páirtí Cumannach na hÉireann. Is é aidhm an pháirtí tacaíocht thromlach mhuintir na hÉireann a bhaint amach do dheireadh a chur leis an gcóras caipitleach agus do thógáil an tsóisialachais—córas sóisialta ina bhfuil na córacha táirgthe, dáileacháin agus malairte i seilbh an phobail agus ina n-úsáidtear iad ar mhaithe leis an bpobal iomlán. |
| Vote No | Vótáil Níl |
| Why? | Cén fáth? |
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Unity Weekly (Belfast) Seachtainiúil (Béal Feirste) |
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Socialist Voice Monthly (Dublin) Míosúil (Baile Átha Cliath) |
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TEEU says No
The Technical, Engineering and Electrical Union has called on its 40,000 members to vote against the Permanent Austerity Treaty. Níl, a deir an TEEUIarrann an Ceardchumann Teicniúil, Innealtóireachta agus Leictreachais ar a 40,000 ball vótáil in éadan an Chonradh um Buandéine. | Mandate says NoNíl, a deir Mandate![]() |
And Grafton Street says No!Agus Níl! a deir Sráid Grafton
| And Kildare says . . .Fine Gael are liars.Agus deir Cill Dara . . .gur bréagadóirí iad Fine Gael.![]() |
James Connolly CommemorationThe annual James Connolly Commemoration organised by the CPI took place at Arbour Hill Military Cemetery, Dublin, on 13 May 2012. The speakers were Robert Griffiths (general secretary, Communist Party of Britain) and Eddie Glackin (National Executive Committee, CPI).Cuimhneachán Shéamais Uí ChonaíleTionóladh Cuimhneachán bliantúil Shéamais Uí Chonaíle, a eagraíonn an CPI, i Reilig Mhíleata Chnoc na Plásóige, Baile Átha Cliath, ar 13 Bealtaine 2012. Ba iad Robert Griffiths (ardrúnaí, Páirtí Cumannach na Breataine) agus Eddie Glackin (Coiste Feidhmiúcháin Náisiúnta, CPI), na cainteoirí. | Robert Griffiths |
Waiting for orders from BerlinStatement by the Communist Party of Ireland (10 May 2012) | Feitheamh le horduithe ó BheirlínRáiteas ó Pháirtí Cumannach na hÉireann (10 Bealtaine 2012) |
The peoples of the EU are demanding changeStatement by the Communist Party of Ireland (8 May 2012) | Athrú á éileamh ag pobail an Aontais EorpaighRáiteas ó Pháirtí Cumannach na hÉireann (8 Bealtaine 2012) |
On the election result of 6 May 2012Statement by the Communist Party of Greece (7 May 2012) | Ar thoradh an toghcháin ar 6 Bealtaine 2012Ráiteas ó Pháirtí Cumannach na Gréige (7 Bealtaine 2012) |
Joint statement by European communist partiesOn the occasion of May Day, 2012—International Workers’ Day—the CPI launched a joint statement, signed by sixteen European communist parties, calling for maximum opposition to the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union and the revised Treaty on the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). | Comh-ráiteas de chuid pháirtithe cumannacha na hEorpaAr Lá Bealtaine, 2012—Lá Idirnáisiúnta an Lucht Oibre—sheol an CPI comh-ráiteas a shínigh sé cinn déag de pháirtithe cumannacha Eorpacha ina n-éilítear an cur is tréine arbh fhéidir in éadan an Chonradh um Sheasmhacht, Comhordú agus Rialachas san Aontas Eacnamaíoch agus Monatarach agus an leasú don Chonradh um Mheicníocht Eorpach Seasmhachta (MES). |
CPI weekend schoolSome of the cheerful participants in the CPI weekend school in Co. Antrim, 20–22 April Scoil deireadh seachtaine an CPIRoinnt de na baill chroíúla a ghlac páirt i scoil deireadh seachtaine an CPI i gCo. Aontroma, 20–22 Aibreán |
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Successful meeting on culture and classAnother successful public meeting organised by the CPI was held on Saturday 28 April on the theme “Culture and class.” The speakers were Barry Healy (journalist and music blogger), Prof. Helena Sheehan (DCU), Eugene McCartan (CPI), Turlough Kelly (scriptwriter, Dole TV), and Robert Ballagh (artist).— D’eagraigh an CPI cruinniú rathúil poiblí eile ar an téama “An cultúr agus aicmí.” Ba iad na cainteoirí Barry Healy (iriseoir agus blagálaí ceoil), an tOllamh Helena Sheehan (DCU), Eugene McCartan (CPI), Turlough Kelly (scríbhneoir scripte, Dole TV), agus Robert Ballagh (ealaíontóir). | Cruinniú rathúil faoin gcultúr agus aicmí
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Prime minister of Luxembourg receives delegation of Communist PartyResponding to an invitation from the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Jean-Claude Juncker, a delegation of the Communist Party of Luxembourg visited the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday 23 April.Bhuail príomh-aire Lucsamburg le toscaireacht ón bPáirtí CumannachMar fhreagairt do chuireadh ó phríomh-aire Lucsamburg, Jean-Claude Juncker, thug toscaireacht ó Pháirtí Cumannach Lucsamburg cuairt ar Oifig an Phríomh-Aire Dé Luain 23 Aibreán. |
Full statement | Ráiteas iomlán |
Public meeting on republicanismAt an overflow meeting in James Connolly House on 14 April speakers from a number of political backgrounds and traditions discussed the meaning of republicanism and its relevance for today. (Unfortunately a number of people had to be turned away because of pressure on space.)The speakers were Tommy McKearney (former republican prisoner, author of The Provisional IRA), Eoin Ó Broin (Sinn Féin), Brian Leeson (Éirígí), and Tom Redmond (National Executive Committee, CPI). The chairperson was Mary Cullen. | Cruinniú poiblí faoin bpoblachtachasAg cruinniú thar maoil i dTeach Shéamais Uí Chonaíle ar 14 Aibreán phléigh cainteoirí ó chúlraí agus ó thraidisiúin éagsúla brí an phoblachtachais agus a bhaint leis an saol sa lá atá inniu ann. (Ar an drochuair, níorbh fholáir roinnt daoine a chur ó dhoras toisc nach raibh slí ann dóibh.)Ba iad na cainteoirí ná Tommy McKearney (iar-chime poblachtach, údar The Provisional IRA), Eoin Ó Broin (Sinn Féin), Brian Leeson (Éirígí), agus Tom Redmond (Coiste Feidhmiúcháin Náisiúnta, CPI). Mary Cullen a bhí sa chathaoir. |
| ▶ | Repudiate the debt!We are being forced to pay a debt that is not of our making. The banks’ debt is not sovereign debt. It was not borrowed by the Government to build schools or hospitals, or to develop our natural resources: this is private and corporate debt, and we should refuse to pay it. |
Séanaimis an fiachas!Tá iallach á chur orainn fiachas a íoc nár thabhaigh muid. Ní fiachas flaithiúnais é fiachas na mbanc. Ní bhfuair an Rialtas an iasacht seo le scoileanna ná ospidéil a thógáil, ná lenár n-acmhainní nádúrtha a fhorbairt: fiachas corparáideach agus fiachas príobháideach is ea é, agus ba chóir dúinn diúltú dó. |
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| ▶ | Support the campaignSupport the Repudiate the Debt Campaign. | Tacaigh leis an bhfeachtasTacaigh leis an bhFeachtas um Shéanadh an Fhiachais. |
| ▶ | Sign the petitionSign the petition that calls for a referendum on the illegitimate debt. | Sínigh an achainíSínigh an achainí a iarrann reifreann ar an bhfiachas mídhlisteanach. |
| ▶ | How much do we owe now?The amount of illegitimate debt the Irish people will have to pay foreign banks: | Cé mhéad fiacha atá orainn anois?Méid an fhiachais neamhdhlisteanaigh a bheidh le híoc ag muintir na hÉireann do bhainc eachtrannacha: |
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| ▶ | The economic crisis• Some questions and answers | An ghéarchéim eacnamaíoch• Roinnt ceisteanna agus freagraí |
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Dublin | Baile Átha Cliath | |||
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Tuesday 22 May, 7:30 p.m.
Public meeting The Austerity Treaty: The case againstSpeakers: Mick O’Reilly (People’s Movement), Robert Ballagh (Ireland Institute)▸Pearse Street (27 Pearse Street) Organised by the Ireland Institute, in association with the People’s Movement |
Máirt 22 Bealtaine, 7:30 i.n.
Cruinniú poiblí The Austerity Treaty: The case againstCainteoirí: Mick O’Reilly (Gluaiseacht an Phobail), Robert Ballagh (Institiúid na hÉireann)▸Lárionad an Phiarsaigh (27 Sráid an Phirasaigh) Á eagrú ag Institiúid na hÉireann, i gcomhar le Gluaiseacht an Phobail |
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Dublin | Baile Átha Cliath | |||
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Wednesday 23 May, 6:30 p.m.
Irish historical social movements SovietsSpeaker: Conor Kostick▸Pearse Centre (27 Pearse Street) Organised by the Ireland Institute, in association with Occupy University and Dublin Community TV |
Céadaoin 16 Bealtaine, 6:30 i.n.
Gluaiseachtaí stairiúla sóisialta na hÉireann SovietsCainteoir: Conor Kostick▸Lárionad an Phiarsaigh (27 Sráid an Phiarsaigh) Á eagrú ag Institiúid na hÉireann, i gcomhar le Occupy University agus Dublin Community TV |
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Belfast | Béal Feirste | |||
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Thursday 24 May, 7:30 p.m.
“Teknopeasant”Banjo-driven gypsy folk punk poetMarking the seventy-fifth anniversary of the bombing of the Basque town of Gernika by the German air force ▸White’s Tavern (2 Wine Cellar Entry) Organised by the International Brigades Commemoration Committee Further information: 077 59393607 | 077 51951785 “Teknopeasant”File giofóige tíre punc bainseo-thiomáinteComóradh cúig bliana is seachtó ó bhuamáil Gernika, an baile mór i dTír na mBascach, ag aerfhórsa na Gearmáine ▸Tigh White (2 Bealach Isteach an tSiléir Fíona) Á eagrú ag an Choiste um Chomóradh na mBriogáidí Idirnáisiúnta Tuilleadh eolais: 077 59393607 | 077 51951785 |
Déardaoin 24 Bealtaine, 7:30 i.n.
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Dublin | Baile Átha Cliath | |||
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Wednesday 30 May, 6:30 p.m.
Irish historical social movements First-wave feminismSpeaker: Mary Cullen▸Pearse Centre (27 Pearse Street) Organised by the Ireland Institute, in association with Occupy University and Dublin Community TV |
Céadaoin 30 Bealtaine, 6:30 i.n.
Gluaiseachtaí stairiúla sóisialta na hÉireann First-wave feminismCainteoir: Mary Cullen▸Lárionad an Phiarsaigh (27 Sráid an Phiarsaigh) Á eagrú ag Institiúid na hÉireann, i gcomhar le Occupy University agus Dublin Community TV |
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| From Connolly Books, 43 East Essex Street, Dublin 2. (Postage free within Ireland.)
Ó Connolly Books, 43 Sráid Essex Thoir, Baile Átha Cliath 2. (Postas go haon áit in Éirinn saor in aisce.) |
| Boycott Coca-Cola! | Join the international boycott of Coca-Cola
Glac páirt sa bhaghcat idirnáisiúnta ar Coca-Cola |
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★ Visit the home page of the Connolly Youth Movement, Ireland’s socialist youth organisation.
★ Tabhair cuairt ar leathanach baile Ógra Uí Chonghaile, ógra sóisialach na hÉireann. |
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