As 2015 begins éírígí salutes those who have contributed to the fight for justice and freedom in Ireland over the last twelve months. To those who battle against imperialism and capitalism across the globe we send fraternal greetings and the hope that 2015 will see advances in our collective struggle. At the close of a year that saw Israel launch another genocidal onslaught on Gaza we send special greetings to the Palestinian Nation—you are neither alone nor forgotten.

A spokesperson for the socialist republican party éirígí has described the PSNI's actions in pressing charges against one of the party's members as a blatant but crude attempt at political censorship and the open suppression of legitimately-held political opinions.

Cathaoirleach éirígí Brian Leeson has condemned the planned appearance of a British Army military band in the exclusive K Club as a “sickening public relations stunt”. Leeson has also confirmed that the socialist republican party will be actively opposing the 5 October event, which is being organised by the Security and Emergency Services Ireland Forum (SESIF) in conjunction with children's charity, The Jack and Jill Foundation.

Having been convicted of both assault and causing criminal damage on Friday last (February 25th) éirígí Dublin City Councillor Louise Minihan has today confirmed that she has no intention of paying the €1,500 fine imposed by the court in Dublin. Louise was in court to face charges of assault and criminal damage arising from a political protest which saw the Dublin City Councillor pour diluted red paint over the clothing of Minister for Death Mary Harney on November 1st 2010.

éirígí local election candidate for Belfast’s Upper Falls ward Pádraic MacCoitir has been charged in relation to his role in a peaceful protest against an Orange Order march in Ardoyne last July. MacCoitir, a republican ex-prisoner and resident of the Lenadoon area of west Belfast, took part in last year’s peaceful protest against the annual Orange Order incursion on July 12 in response to a call for support from local residents.