On This Day, 13th December

1970

The Socialist Party of Ireland was formed

The Socialist Party of Ireland was formed on the 13th December 1970.

The first National Congress took place in December 1973, at which the Central Committee reported:

Comrades,

As this is the first National Congress of our party, it is the duty of the inaugural Central Committee to put on record the circumstances which gave rise to the founding of the party, and to report on its development and activity since that time.

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The Socialist Party of Ireland was formed in Dublin on the 13th of December 1970.

The founding members appointed a Central Committee, which drew up a manifesto and a constitution. The manifesto announcing the formation of the party was published on the 19th January 1971.

It goes on to describe the reason for their formation and opposition to the existing Communist Party of Ireland, their campaign activities, and their orientation to international communism.

Report of the 1st National Congress

Socialist Party of Ireland [1970]
1973

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Report of the 1st National Congress