This serves to give the reader an understanding of the development and growth of the Connolly Youth Movement since then. The set of texts also provides direction for CYM members.
Letter from the CYM to the Ambassador of Greece in Ireland (10 December 2008)
Statement by the Portuguese Communist Party (1 October 2008)
Statement by the World Federation of Democratic Youth (1 October 2008)
Statement by the Communist Party of Greece (2 October 2008)
Statement by the Connolly Youth Movement (13 October 2008)
Ninety years after the 1916 Rising the Irish Independent, staying true to its colours, featured an article by Kevin Myers on John Redmond. The article was entitled “A tribute to a forgotten hero!”
This article was written on the request by Éirígí as the CYM’s contribution to their “Reclaim the Proclamation” campaign.
We as young people need to understand the true nature and historical context of 1916 if Ireland is to continue its long struggle to freedom. We need to understand that the rising was not an isolated event, or a blood sacrifice . . . (See more)
The 1916 Easter Rising is a very important part of Irish history. It marks the beginning of a truly popular campaign for an Ireland free from foreign rule and for an Ireland of and by the Irish people . . . (see more)
Cuid lárnach de stair na hÉireann is ea Éirí Amach na Cásca. Chuir sé tús le feachtas a raibh go leor tacaíocht aige ar son Éirinn saor ó riail ghallda agus Éirinn ar le muintir na hÉireann í . . . (See more)
Irishmen and Irishwomen: In the name of God and of the dead generations from which she receives her old tradition of nationhood, Ireland, through us, summons her children to her flag and strikes for her freedom . . . (See more)
