A newspaper published by the Glasgow Irish Freedom Action Committee and allied groups in 1983, focusing on the Irish national liberation struggle, British imperialism, and the call for a united Irish solidarity movement. It covers events and protests scheduled for October 1-2, 1983, including demonstrations in London and Scotland. The publication advocates unconditional support for the Irish Republican Movement, commemorates victims of British military actions, criticizes undemocratic conference organizers, and reports on solidarity campaigns in Dundee, South London, and Glasgow. It condemns British and Loyalist forces such as the UDR and British Army for violent acts against Irish nationalists and promotes building a pro-Republican, anti-imperialist solidarity movement in Britain. The newspaper also discusses stipulations made by Irish POWs emphasizing continuation of armed struggle.
A 1983 issue of 'Ireland's War', a pro-Republican newspaper produced by the Glasgow Irish Freedom Action Committee (GIFAC). The issue includes editorials on Scottish and Irish Republicanism, coverage of solidarity actions supporting Irish Republican prisoners including Nicky Kelly and Matt Lygate, reports on IRA/INLA activities such as the assassination of an RUC officer and a mass prison escape from Long Kesh H-Block 7. It also features open letters discussing the failures of British leftist support for Irish liberation, updates on the use of informers and show trials in Northern Ireland, and details about ongoing campaigns for Irish Republican prisoners and against British oppression.
A pro-Republican Irish solidarity newspaper produced by the Glasgow Irish Freedom Action Committee, documenting events and campaigns related to Irish republican struggle and British state repression. Includes coverage of the Bloody Sunday March in Derry, solidarity actions with Armagh women prisoners, reports on police intimidation and activism in Scotland and England, a delegation to Ireland for INLA commemorations, a campaign to defend the Scottish Republican Socialist Party, a feature on torture victims Jacqueline and Anna Moore, political bans on commemorations by Labour councils, and issues of discrimination in employment related to the Short Brothers contract.
This issue of 'Ireland's War' presents the Glasgow Irish Freedom Action Committee's campaigns, solidarity actions, and political views supporting the Irish Republican Movement. It covers topics including the Albany Prison rooftop protest by Irish POWs, ongoing harassment and strip-searching of women prisoners in Armagh, repression against young republicans and the Irish Republican Socialist Party, and the political and armed struggle in Ireland. Articles also highlight solidarity with other anti-imperialist movements, especially the Palestinian cause, and report on Sinn Fein's electoral gains and resistance actions by the IRA and INLA.