Athshealbhaígí an Phoblacht’ - Reclaim the republic

What is éirígí?

éirígí is a Dublin based Socialist Republican campaigns group.

What does the word “éirígí” mean?

éirígí is an Irish word. The closest English language interpretations are ‘’rise up’’ and “arise”.

Why Socialist Republican?

We in éirígí believe that poverty, exclusion and conflict, both in Ireland and internationally, are caused primarily by the joint system of capitalism and imperialism. This system, which is based upon the exploitation of the majority by a minority, will never allow the bulk of humanity to fulfil its potential. It is only by replacing this system with one based upon co-operation rather than exploitation that true human freedom can be achieved. A Democratic Socialist Republic would be such a system.


Atractive dark haired, Mary Lou McDonald is a member of the Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle and MEP for Dublin. This is a picture of her sister on the éirígí website with (ex ?) SF Dublin organiser Stewie Reddin.

In the Irish context the continuing British occupation of a part of the national territory is a clear manifestation of imperialism. éirígí views the ending of this occupation as integral to the establishment of an Irish Socialist Republic. It is said that many members are disaffected with SinnFein 's lack of socialist direction.

One to watch - obviously appealing to the youthful voice of republicanism.