Monthly Archives: October 2015

THE BLOOD-RED POPPY – remembrance or war propaganda?

Posted on 30/10/2015 by rebelcityblog

Originally posted on rebelbreeze:
Diarmuid Breatnach In the lands under the direct dominion of England, i.e. the “United Kingdom”, and in some others that are part of the British Commonwealth, the dominant class has called the people to join in a…

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Is the Price of the Barbie Doll a French Refugee Camp?

Posted on 29/10/2015 by rebelcityblog

We are proud to carry this excellent piece from our very own Rachael O’Sullivan which appeared in todays Evening Echo. As Rebels we may tend to shun the mainstream at times, but we are delighted that one of our Rebel … Continue reading →

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Solidarity to the Irish Rail Workers

Posted on 23/10/2015 by rebelcityblog

From all at Rebel City Writers, we send our support and solidarity to the rail workers that engaged in a three hour work stoppage this morning to force Iarnród Éireann management into constructive negotiations with the workers and their union. … Continue reading →

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A community activists response to the “New Special Garda Unit”

Posted on 22/10/2015 by rebelcityblog

Mahon Says No are a group of working-class activists that for the past 12 months have been active in their community in organising resistance to the water charges and the installation of water meters. It is an organic group with … Continue reading →

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PRESS RELEASE FROM MAHON SAYS NO IN RELATION TO REVELATIONS OF SPECIAL GARDA UNIT TO MONITOR ANTI WATER CHARGE PROTESTORS IN CORK 22/10/2015

Posted on 22/10/2015 by rebelcityblog

https://www.facebook.com/MahonSaysNo?fref=nf Community Groups Disappointed by the Garda Response Community Groups across Cork have been shocked to learn today that their local Garda have been given the funding to create “special teams” to deal with the residents who are saying no … Continue reading →

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Political Policing in Cork

Posted on 22/10/2015 by rebelcityblog

  “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you” is one of my favourite sayings, and something I try to remember as a political activist. Recently, the Cork Evening Echo published a piece on the Gardaí … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Spirit

Posted on 20/10/2015 by rebelcityblog

After such dizzying highs based on artificial gains, the new lows brought on the Irish people have stunned, shocked and angered many. A long forgotten spirit has begun to return to the hearts and minds of people around Ireland, the … Continue reading →

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