The United Irishman, Vol. 23, No. 6
| Date: | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Organisation: | Sinn Féin [Pre 1970] |
| Publication: | The United Irishman |
| Issue: | Volume 23, Number 6 Meitheamh (June) 1969 |
| Collection: | Remembering 1969 |
| Type: | Publication Issue |
| View: | View Document |
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Commentary From The Cedar Lounge Revolution
8th June 2009
Another document that gives a useful insight into the mindset of Republicanism, at least at a rhetorical level, during 1969. This copy of the United Irishman from June 1969 still gives little indication of the rupture that would occur within Republicanism towards the end of that year. Indeed the front cover seems oddly tame, with a piece on how a ban on the sale of the United Irishman in the Six Counties is being defied by Sinn Féin, mention of a dispute amongst electricians with an English firm and an increase in Dublin Corporation Rents. The emphasis on the latter issues perhaps speaks of the more campaigning side of Sinn Féin during this period. And it’s followed by article on Fisheries protests and an odd piece on how Derry Unionists established an Housing Action Committee. A long piece on the Dublin Housing Action emphasises this campaigning bent.
There’s also mention of how the IRA in Galway were claiming responsibility for property on a large estate in the county.
Add to that a piece on Palestine and one might well draw a certain picture.
On the other hand the situation in the North is not ignored. Northern Letter on page 4 details the changes in the Stormont Government and the impact of the attacks on Civil Rights marchers at Burntollet. And it there is a strong concentration on the issue of Civil Rights as a tactic.
Meanwhile one will also read about ‘Republicanism, Marxism and Christianity’, perhaps an attempt to ensure there was some cover for the left tilt amongst more traditional members.
All that said it is fascinating to read the editorial on the last page which is exercised almost entirely by the prospect of an election and with only a glancing comment on the North.
More copies of the United Irishman from this year to come…next month we see the July issue.
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By: Gypsy Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:14:58
Is there a babelfish for gaelige?
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By: Ciarán Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:32:20
Ná déanaimis dearmad faoi staid na Gaeilge sna Sé Chondae chomh maith. Níl aon ‘mheánaimce Ghaeilge’ sa státseirbhís le caint fúthú anseo – tá daoine anseo fós brodúil gur as pobail lucht oibre gan pingin rua acu a d’fhás leithéidí Ghaeltacht Bhóthar Seoighe, na nGaelscoileanna, srl.
Let’s not forget the state of the Irish language in the North-East as well. There’s no ‘Irish-speaking middle class’ in the civil service to speak of here – people here are still proud that it was from working class communities with eff all money that the likes of the Shaw’s Road Gaeltacht, the Gaelscoileanna, etc. grew out of.
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By: Joe Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:52:12
Is there a babelfish for gaelige?
I honestly don’t know Gypsy. But there’s lots of good Gaeilge classes out there if you are interested!
There are many theses to be written on the various attitudes to the Irish language to be found among Irish people. I think Eamonn’s question on why Irish seems to draw a special opprobrium from some people is a fascinating topic. Fascinating, but for other days.
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By: Bartholomew Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:25:53
Réabhlóid Theach Tabhairne an Chéadair.
Don eite chlé cantalach!
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By: Gypsy Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:34:25
I asked about babelfish because I was interested in what you and Sean were saying to each other.
Did attempt to sort myself out about ten years ago and managed to find what I only can call a bad Gaelige class. And it was in C na G. Put me off it for a while longer. Maybe I’m a lost cause.
Speaking of stories about parents my own mother used to be the tea lady in a national school in Finglas South. She’d be in the staff room making tea and the VP when he didn’t want her to know what he was talking about to another teacher used to slip into the gaelige. It was the only time when she really wished that she had a cupla focal. He’s since gone on to be the Chief Whip.
Gaelige is on my list of classes to do whenever I find some time – right up there with swimming lessons, driving lessons and time organisation classes.
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By: Seán Ó Tuama Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:36:35
Bartholomew,
Tá cantalach b’fhéidir ró-dhiúltach mar aistriúchán ar “stubborn” (an bhfuil WBS cantalach?) ach in ainneoin sin is maith liom do leagan Gaeilge.
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