The Wholesome Photo of the Month Thu May 09, 2024 11:01 | Anti-Empire
In 3 War Years Russia Will Have Spent $3... Thu May 09, 2024 02:17 | Anti-Empire
UK Sending Missiles to Be Fired Into Rus... Tue May 07, 2024 14:17 | Marko Marjanović
US Gives Weapons to Taiwan for Free, The... Fri May 03, 2024 03:55 | Anti-Empire
Russia Has 17 Percent More Defense Jobs ... Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:56 | Marko Marjanović Anti-Empire >>
A bird's eye view of the vineyard
Alternative Copy of thesaker.is site is available Thu May 25, 2023 14:38 | Ice-Saker-V6bKu3nz Alternative site: https://thesaker.si/saker-a... Site was created using the downloads provided Regards Herb
The Saker blog is now frozen Tue Feb 28, 2023 23:55 | The Saker Dear friends As I have previously announced, we are now “freezing” the blog. We are also making archives of the blog available for free download in various formats (see below).
What do you make of the Russia and China Partnership? Tue Feb 28, 2023 16:26 | The Saker by Mr. Allen for the Saker blog Over the last few years, we hear leaders from both Russia and China pronouncing that they have formed a relationship where there are
Moveable Feast Cafe 2023/02/27 ? Open Thread Mon Feb 27, 2023 19:00 | cafe-uploader 2023/02/27 19:00:02Welcome to the ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’. The ‘Moveable Feast’ is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of
The stage is set for Hybrid World War III Mon Feb 27, 2023 15:50 | The Saker Pepe Escobar for the Saker blog A powerful feeling rhythms your skin and drums up your soul as you?re immersed in a long walk under persistent snow flurries, pinpointed by The Saker >>
Interested in maladministration. Estd. 2005
RTEs Sarah McInerney ? Fianna Fail supporter? Anthony
Joe Duffy is dishonest and untrustworthy Anthony
Robert Watt complaint: Time for decision by SIPO Anthony
RTE in breach of its own editorial principles Anthony
Waiting for SIPO Anthony Public Inquiry >>
Indymedia Ireland is a volunteer-run non-commercial open publishing website for local and international news, opinion & analysis, press releases and events. Its main objective is to enable the public to participate in reporting and analysis of the news and other important events and aspects of our daily lives and thereby give a voice to people.
Julian Assange is finally free ! Tue Jun 25, 2024 21:11 | indy
Stand With Palestine: Workplace Day of Action on Naksa Day Thu May 30, 2024 21:55 | indy
It is Chemtrails Month and Time to Visit this Topic Thu May 30, 2024 00:01 | indy
Hamburg 14.05. "Rote" Flora Reoccupied By Internationalists Wed May 15, 2024 15:49 | Internationalist left
Eddie Hobbs Breaks the Silence Exposing the Hidden Agenda Behind the WHO Treaty Sat May 11, 2024 22:41 | indy Human Rights in Ireland >>
|
Séamus Costello Remembered 35 Years On
national |
anti-capitalism |
press release
Wednesday October 17, 2012 10:17 by Elric
![Report this post to the editors Report this post to the editors](../graphics/report.gif)
Friday October 5th marked the 35th anniversary of the murder of the great socialist republican leader, Séamus Costello. The Wicklow man was shot to death on Dublin’s North Strand by counter-revolutionary elements.
On Saturday October 6th a number of events were held in Dublin and Wicklow to remember Costello and pay tribute to his selfless sacrifice and service to Ireland and the working class.
At 11am up to 40 people gathered in Dublin’s north inner city at a new plaque erected in honour of Costello, near the spot where he was murdered on the North Strand Road. The plaque is one of a number recently erected by the Séamus Costello Memorial Committee.
![Click on image to see full-sized version costello_6oct2.jpg](../cache/imagecache/local/attachments/oct2012/460_0___30_0_0_0_0_0_costello_6oct2.jpg) Veteran socialist republican Sean Doyle, a close friend of Costello, spoke to the crowd about his comrade. Sean recounted details of Costello’s life and political work throughout the years in a rousing speech to those who had assembled.
Following Sean’s address, a wreath was laid by local éirígí members. Speaking after the event éirígí spokesperson, Ursula Ní Shionnain said, “Séamus Costello was a great example of a true socialist republican who understood the need to not only achieve a British withdrawal from Ireland, but also to drive capitalism out as well. His aim was a 32-county Irish Socialist Republic. Costello was a man who truly understood the politics of James Connolly and the need to combine the class and national aspects of the Irish freedom struggle.”
Several hours later the Séamus Costello Memorial Committee hosted a commemorative evening in Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow. The event consisted of an exhibition of photographs, press cuttings and other memorabilia relating to Séamus Costello’s short life and a commemorative lecture. Speakers included Sean Doyle, éirígí Dublin City Councillor Louise Minihan, Padraig Madden from the Irish Republican Socialist Party and Wicklow historian Ruan O’Donnell. The lecture was ably chaired by Séamus’ comrades John Davis and Brian Rees. A social function followed in the Townhouse public house in the village.
Speaking after the 35th anniversary events, Sean Doyle said, “The Séamus Costello Memorial Committee are delighted with the support we have received in the run up to and during the 35th anniversary commemoration. The massive turnout at the talk clearly shows that the people of Wicklow still hold the ‘Boy General’ dear to their hearts.
“The memorial plaques erected across Wicklow and in Dublin and the successful events today could only come to fruition thanks to the work of the dedicated members and supporters of the Séamus Costello Memorial Committee.”
In conclusion Sean said, “Costello’s politics, like the politics of James Connolly, are as alive and as relevant today, as they were in Ireland's tragic past. We will continue to struggle onwards towards national liberation in Ireland and keep close the vision of Ireland that Costello held.”
Anyone requiring more information about, or who would like to help, the committee in any way should contact Sean Doyle on 089 4648761 or email seamuscostello.mc@gmail.com
Click on the link for the text of Councillor Louise Minihan’s address to the Costello memorial event in Newtown, County Wicklow.
http://eirigi.org/latest/latest161012.html
|