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The Irish Spark
by Irish Spark
Bringing you a progressive worker’s perspective through interviews, conversations and readings.
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#42 - Vijay Prashad gives James Connolly Memorial Lecture
The James Connolly Memorial Lecture 2021 will be given by world renowned historian, journalist and Marxist scholar Professor Vijay Prashad. He is an executive-director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and the Chief Editor of LeftWord Books. The author of over 30 books, Vijay will…
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#41 - Connolly Books & 100 Years Of Communism In Ireland
Hosted by Three Castles Burning Historian Donal Fallon sits down with Eugene McCartan of the Communist Party of Ireland to discuss the history of Connolly Books and look back on the centenary of communist activity in Ireland. Donate - https://paypal.me/JamesConnollyFestiva Email -...
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#40 - A Night In w/ Lethal Dialect, Emmet Kirwan, Handsome Paddy & others
Recorded live at The New Theatre Tune in for a spoken word and poetry session curated by Emmet Kirwan with guests. Rapper Lethal Dialect takes to the stage for what promises to be another roller coaster performance. DJ set from the inimitable Handsome Paddy. Donate -...
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#39 - Working In The Arts Post-Covid
Hosted by Trade Union Left Forum The Arts industry has been on its knees since the onset of Covid-19. With venues, festivals and many other artistic outlets shut down, the future for the arts and artists in Ireland has never been so precarious. The struggle to make ends meet is very real for many...
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#38 - Carson's Crumbling Creation
Hosted by Peadar O'Donnell Socialist Republican Forum Established a century ago and now, the future of the Six County political entity has never been in such doubt. Challenged by demographic trends, British disinterest, an Irish sea border and the distinct possibility of a border poll, the ending...
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#37 - Northern Ireland, Built By The Empire
Hosted by Peadar O'Donnell Socialist Republican Forum A century ago, the political entity that is Northern Ireland was established through a confluence of interest between British Imperialism and the North’s Protestant bourgeoisie. To effect their project, they cynically exploited ancient…
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#36 - Take The Axe To The Root: Capitalism, Patriarchy and Violence
James Connolly Festival 2021 - Roundtable Discussion There is a long-established link between economic crises and increases in gender-based violence, and the COVID pandemic has only served to accelerate the next global economic crisis, thus worsening the situation for women and girls around the...
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#35 - Building Communities, Fighting Racism
Workers in Ireland are faced with a number of important struggles in 2021. Not least among these, the resurgence of far right politics, racism and fascism in Irish society, a cause for significant alarm. What shape have these reactionary forces taken in today's world, and what can we do to combat...
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#34 - Football Privatisation: Can Member Owned Clubs Prosper?
Hosted by Bang Bang Cafe. We launch the 2021 James Connolly Festival with a discussion around the privatisation of football and pose the question: Can member led clubs prosper? Donate - https://paypal.me/JamesConnollyFestiva Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram -...
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#33 - Economics for workers: w/Michael Roberts, Marxist Economist
Michael Roberts, worked in the City of London as an economist for over 40 years. He has closely observed the machinations of global capitalism from within the dragon’s den. Since retiring, he has written several books. The Great Recession – a Marxist view (2009); The Long Depression (2016); Marx...
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#32 - Economics for workers: w/John Smith, Marxist Economist
Presentation Slides John Smith is a marxist economist, researcher and author. He has written extensively on the issues of imperialism and super-exploitation both in his book "Imperialism in the Twenty-First Century" and elsewhere. He is a regular contributor to the Monthly Review, one of the...
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#31 - Mujeres Revolucionarias: The Role of Women in Cuba
We welcome Carole Regan, Women's Organiser for the Cuba Solidarity Campaign. Connect with the podcast: Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork: Moira Murphy Music: Eoghan O'Neill
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#30 - Climate Extinction: Democracy, Sovereignty & Imperialism
Interview with Dr. Paul Oquist, Minister of Presidency & National Policies, Nicaragua. Connect with the podcast: Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork: Moira Murphy Music: Eoghan O'Neill
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#29 - The Historical and Structural Origins of Racism in the USA Today - the Role of Settler Colonialism
Interview with Gerald Horne, the author of "The Apocalypse of Settler Colonialism:Roots of Slavery." and his new book "The Dawning of the Apocalypse: The Roots of Slavery, White Supremacy, Settler Colonialism, and Capitalism in the Long Sixteenth Century" Connect with the podcast: Email -...
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#28 - Social Partnership: The devil in disguise
A presentation by Professor Michael Doherty, Head of Deparment of Law, Maynooth Connect with the podcast: Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork: Moira Murphy Music: Eoghan O'Neill
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#27 - Women & Mental Health: Raising Marginalised Voices
Interview with Sara Boyce of the Participation & Practice of Rights Project (PPR) Connect with the podcast: Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork: Moira Murphy Music: Eoghan O'Neill
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#26 - Race, Class and Anti-Imperialism in the USA w/Black Agenda Report
Live streamed interview Margaret Kimberley, Chief political editor Black Agenda Report. Connect with the podcast: Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork: Moira Murphy Music: Eoghan O'Neill
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#25 - Venezuela Revolution Under Pressure
Live streamed interview with Dr. Francisco Domínguez, specialist on Latin America, Middlesex University UK Connect with the podcast: Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork: Moira Murphy Music: Eoghan O'Neill
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#24 - Nicaragua: Defending Sovereignty & Democracy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Live streamed interview with Guisell Morales-Echaverrry, Nicaraguan Ambassador to the UK & Ireland Connect with the podcast: Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork: Moira Murphy Music: Eoghan O'Neill
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#23 - Cuba and the War Against COVID
In this episode we speak with the Cuban Ambassador to Ireland, Mr Hugo René Ramos Milanés. Cuba’s response to COVID has been a model for the rest of the world. We discuss how the Cuban health services is dealing with COVID, the role of Cuban international medical brigades and advancements in…
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#22 - A Time That Called For Giants
We continue our series of readings with an article from the Socialist Voice, delivered by the author: Dr Jenny Farrell. You can find similar publications in Ireland's oldest radical bookshop: Connolly Books. Connect with the podcast Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark…
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#21 - The Origins of the Climate Crisis
We begin our series of readings with an article from the Socialist Voice, delivered by the author: Joe Fleming. You can find similar publications in Ireland's oldest radical bookshop: Connolly Books. Connect with the podcast Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram -...
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#20 - The Cuban Ambassador to Ireland
To mark the 1 year anniversary of the podcast, we interview Mr Hugo René Ramos Milanés. We discuss life in Cuba in the 21st century and get an insight on the recent new Cuban constitution. Thank you for supporting the show and we hope you stay with us for our 2nd year. Connect with the podcast...
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#19 - Women, Power and Politics in the 21st Century
This is a recording of the panel discussion at Friday’s event of this year’s James Connolly Festival which took place in Connolly Books and the New Theatre Dublin. The speakers include: Clare Daly (MEP), Fatin Al-Tamimi from the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Lorraine O’Conner from the...
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#18 - Trademark Belfast
We have Mel Corry and Stevie Nolan from Trademark Belfast joining us for today's episode. Trademark is somewhat a unique organisation on the island of Ireland. They engage in anti- sectarian work, political education and help to form co-operative workplaces. Connect with the podcast Email -...
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#17 - James Connolly: The Coming Generation
Katie returns to perform our fourth reading on the works of James Connolly. This article was first published on the 15th of July 1900. Connect with the podcast Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork: Moira…
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#16 - Donal Fallon: The Irish Soviets
For the centenary of the First Dail Eireann and the Irish Soviets, we chat with Historian Donal Fallon about Rosa Luxembourg, James Connolly, Jim Larkin and the Dublin Lockout. Connect with the podcast Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook…
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#15 - Clare Daly: Venezuela Fact Finding Mission
Our guest today is Clare Daly (TD) who gives us a very interesting account of her fact finding mission to Venezuela. Connect with the podcast Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork: Moira Murphy Music: Eoghan...
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#14 - David Gibney: Right2Water
We interview Mandate Trade Union's Communications Officer, David Gibney on his involvement in the largest campaign in the history of the Irish State, Right2Water. Water is the most profitable commodity on the planet and the Irish people fought fiercely to keep this human right in public ownership...
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#13 - Alex Homits: Connolly Youth Movement
Today we interview the general secretary of the Connolly Youth Movement, Alex Homits. The CYM is Ireland's most active and fastest growing youth organisations, attracting many young people with their unique flavour of political activism. Large numbers of people are turning away from politics…
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#12 - James Connolly: Difficulties of Capitalism
Katie returns to perform our third reading on the works of James Connolly. This article was first published on the 16th of June 1900. Connect with the podcast Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork: Moira…
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#11 - The First Dáil Éireann: John Douglas
Today we bring you another short recorded segment from the centenary celebration of the first Dáil Éireann. John Douglas, the General Secretary of Mandate Trade Union will be speaking about global warming for Motion 3 of the day. So grab your pitchforks and enjoy the show. Connect with the…
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#10 - Alex Gordon: Lexit
We talk with British Trade Unionist and RMT rail driver Alex Gordon about the working class’s decision to leave the European Union. Lexit which is the left wing exit of the UK from the EU is a materialist look at the reasons why the majority of the population voted to leave and is distinct from...
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#9 - John Hilary: Labour Party (UK)
Our guest today is John Hilary, Head of Trade Policy for the Labour Party (UK). With Brexit looming around the corner, we discuss the possibility of a hard border in Ireland and the rising threat posed by the far-right across the globe. We apologise in advance for the sound quality for this...
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#8 - The First Dáil Éireann: Clare Daly
We have a short recorded segment from the centenary celebration of the first Dáil Eireann in Liberty Hall. Motion 2 was announced by Alex Homits, the General Secretary of the Connolly Youth Movement, followed by Clare Daly, Teachta Dála for Dublin Fingal constituency. Connect with the podcast…
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#7 - James Connolly: The New Evangel
Katie returns to perform our second reading on the works of James Connolly. This article was first published on the 10th of June 1899. Connect with the podcast Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork: Moira…
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#6 - Paul Dobson: Venezuela Update
In this episode we have an exclusive interview with journalist Paul Dobson about the current situation in Venezuela as it stands today. Connect with the podcast Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork: Moira...
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#5 - James Connolly: Home Thrusts
For this episode we have the first in a series of readings on the works of James Connolly. This performance will be done by professional actor and writer, Katie O’Kelly. Connect with the podcast Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The…
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#4 - Carolus Wimmer: Venezuela
In this episode, Eugene speaks with Carolus Wimmer who is the International Secretary of the Communist Party of Venezuela. Carolus shares his insight about life in Venezuela in the lead up to the dramatic current events facing the people there. Connect with the podcast Email -...
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#3 - Akiem & Olu: The South African Struggle
In this episode, James interviews Akiem and Olusegun from South Africa. They discuss their country's current political situation in addition to them hosting the first international Marxist conference on the African continent. The vision of their Mzala Nxumalo Centre: For the Study of South…
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#2 - Paul Keating: Maritime Union of Australia
In our second episode, fellow Irish Spark host, Eugene McCartan, Interviews Paul Keating, an Australian trade unionist from the newly formed Maritime Union of Australia. Paul tells us about the current state of the working class in Australia from a unique perspective which we hope you find very...
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#1 - Conor McCabe: Money
In the inaugural episode, James interviews Dr. Conor McCabe on his new book: Money, as well as his thoughts on the current state of Ireland. Connect with the podcast Email - [email protected] Twitter - @TheIrishSpark Instagram - theirishspark Facebook - The Irish Spark Podcast Artwork…
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