Newry Rebel Craft

11/06/2026

🇮🇪 NEWRY OFFICE OPEN

📍 32 St Mary’s Street, Newry
🕚 Open Today: 10:30am – 2:00pm

Call in and visit our Saoradh Newry Revolutionary Hub ✊

Inside you’ll find:
🔥 Republican clothing – t-shirts, polos, hats & half-zips
🔥 H-Blocks, glassware & unique items
🔥 Handcrafted work from Republican Prisoners
🔥 Canvases, framed prints & memorabilia
Our Advice & Support Centre is also open for anyone needing guidance on welfare, housing, or community issues.

➡️ Drop in, have a look around, and show your support.

Solidarity • Community • Resistance

29/04/2026

All at our Newry office extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our comrade, Òglach Seán Clinton from the Lower Ormeau in Belfast.

Saoradh, the IRPWA and wider Republican Movement extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our comrade, Óglach Seán Clinton from the Lower Ormeau in Belfast.

From an old Republican family, Seán was involved in the freedom struggle from his youth and was well respected across the board for his intelligence, courage and single mindedness when it came to his obligations as an IRA Volunteer.

Known throughout the country as the textbook "operator", Seán was involved in countless operations against Crown Forces and their proxies in the loyalist death squads. For this he served time on remand in Long Kesh and was targeted for assassination on more than one occasion.

None of this affected his dedication to the struggle to achieve a 32 County Socialist Republic.

In later life Seán was central to the reformation and development of the IRA as reconstituted in 2012, taking a leadership role in Belfast where he led from example.

An avid supporter of Republican Prisoners and their dependents, having been incarcerated himself, Seán encouraged support for the IRPWA and it's activists as they worked to highlight POWs struggles.

Seán was not a simple militarist and always encouraged Republicans, especially the youth, to involve themselves in community politics and progressive campaigns.

Seán Clinton was a shining example of everything a Republican activist should be. His loss to Belfast Republicanism is immeasurable.

Codladh samh, a chara.

28/04/2026

PSNI Expose Their Political Allegiance in Newry

Almost a week after a sectarian hate parade the Union flag still flys directly at the front of the Ardmore Crown Force barracks in Newry, an area that isn't even remotely Loyalist/Unionist.

This is yet another reminder of the political reality that exists within the Occupied Six Counties. In a town with a strong nationalist identity, the display of this symbol from a British security installation is far from routine; it is a deliberate statement of authority and dominance.

For many within the nationalist and republican community, the Union flag does not represent neutrality or public service. It represents partition, state repression, and Britain’s continued claim over part of Ireland. Its continued display in this context is therefore viewed not as administrative custom, but as an overt political gesture.

This once again calls into question the repeated claims of impartiality surrounding the PSNI. Despite the rebranding from the RUC, incidents such as this reinforce the belief that policing in Occupied Ireland remains fundamentally tied to the maintenance of British rule rather than serving all communities equally.

The disparity in treatment of national symbols remains impossible to ignore.

Were the Irish tricolour to be raised in similar circumstances, there is little doubt it would be met with swift removal and widespread condemnation. That imbalance reflects the broader political reality of a sectarian state built on inequality and sustained through selective enforcement.

The continued prominence of British symbolism in nationalist areas serves as a reminder that the structures of occupation remain firmly in place. It underlines the ongoing refusal of the British state and its institutions to acknowledge or respect the political aspirations of the Irish people.

Saoradh rejects this latest display of political symbolism and stands in solidarity with the people of Newry.

We remain committed to challenging British rule in Ireland and advancing the struggle for a free, sovereign, and socialist Republic.

17/04/2026

Sectarian Parade to Paralyse Newry Yet Again

Saoradh in Newry has issued a stark warning ahead of tonight’s sectarian hate parade, which will see thousands descend on the town in a display that residents regard as provocative, unwelcome, and deeply divisive.

Over 90 bands and several thousand sectarian bigots are expected to flood into the predominantly nationalist area, overwhelming the town centre and bringing normal life to a halt. The involvement of the host band, The Loyal Sons of Benagh—linked historically to the LVF—will only intensify fears within the local community and underline the sectarian undertones of the event.

For residents and businesses, the consequences are predictable and severe.

Roads will be choked with traffic, access restricted, and entire sections of the town effectively shut down. What should be a busy, functioning urban centre will instead be turned into a gridlocked and disrupted space, imposed upon the community against its will.

This is not cultural expression in any meaningful or respectful sense, it is disruption on a mass scale. Year after year, local people are forced to endure the same pattern: congestion, economic loss, and an atmosphere that many experience as hostile and exclusionary.

Most telling of all is the organisers’ ongoing refusal to engage with those most affected. Despite repeated calls for dialogue, there has been no serious effort to address concerns, minimise disruption, or demonstrate even basic respect for the local population. That silence speaks volumes.

Saoradh remains unequivocal in its opposition to sectarianism in all its forms. Events that disregard local communities, deepen division, and proceed without accountability cannot be defended or justified.

Newry deserves better than to be routinely brought to a standstill for displays that alienate and divide. The time for ignoring the voices of residents is over.

10/04/2026

Remembering Vol Colum Marks – South Down Command, Óglaigh na hÉireann

On this day, we honour the memory of IRA Volunteer Colum Marks, a dedicated and courageous Republican who gave his life in active service for Irish freedom. Colum was born and raised in the proud Derrybeg estate of Newry, a community steeped in struggle and resilience. It was there that his deep commitment to the cause of Irish unity and socialism was forged.

In April 1991, Colum was killed in action in Downpatrick. The truth, as known by his comrades, family, and community, tells a story of calculated assassination, a clear example of Britain’s shoot-to-kill policy.

Colum was unarmed when he was gunned down by Crown Forces. He could have been arrested. Instead, he was shot, dragged through a field, and taken not to a hospital, but to a vacant house where he was interrogated as he lay gravely wounded. The nearest hospital was just minutes away, yet it took over half an hour before he was finally transported there, long after the time had passed when medical aid could have made a difference.
This was not just a killing, it was an ex*****on.

The RUC, now rebranded as the PSNI, has tried to wash its hands of its past. But the Republican people do not forget. The badge may change, but the tactics of suppression, of collusion, of lies and brutality remain.

The revelations in recent years that members of the RUC were instructed to lie about the circumstances of Colum's killing came as no surprise to those who have lived under the shadow of British rule in Occupied Ireland.

And even in death, Colum was not spared their contempt. The RUC launched a violent attack on his funeral as it passed through his hometown of Newry, further adding to the trauma inflicted on his grieving family and friends.

Colum Marks was a formidable Volunteer. His bravery, determination, and discipline made him a respected figure within the ranks of the IRA and the wider Republican community. He never wavered. He stepped forward when others hesitated. He took the fight to the occupying forces with clarity of purpose to see the Irish people free from imperial domination and class oppression.

Today, we don’t just remember Colum as a martyr, we honour him as a comrade. His sacrifice was not in vain. The vision he fought for, a 32-county socialist republic, remains the goal that drives us. The struggle is far from over, and Colum’s legacy compels us to carry that fight forward, not with empty words, but with real, revolutionary commitment to social and national liberation.

To Colum, and to all those who gave their lives in pursuit of Irish freedom: we will never forget you. Your names are etched into our hearts and your courage fuels our resistance.

The fight goes on.

04/04/2026

As we enter the Easter period, activists from Saoradh and the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association (IRPWA) in Newry have been busy erecting national flags and party flags throughout the area in preparation for Easter commemorations.

Easter is a significant time in the Irish republican calendar, as communities across Ireland gather to remember and honour Ireland’s patriot dead — those who gave their lives in the pursuit of Irish freedom. The er****on of flags and commemorative displays is part of a long-standing tradition of marking this important period with dignity, respect, and remembrance.

02/04/2026

🇮🇪 NEWRY OFFICE OPEN

📍 32 St Mary’s Street, Newry
🕚 Open Today: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Call in and visit our Saoradh Newry Revolutionary Hub ✊

Inside you’ll find:
🔥 Republican clothing – t-shirts, polos, hats & half-zips
🔥 H-Blocks, glassware & unique items
🔥 Handcrafted work from Republican Prisoners
🔥 Canvases, framed prints & memorabilia
Our Advice & Support Centre is also open for anyone needing guidance on welfare, housing, or community issues.

➡️ Drop in, have a look around, and show your support.

Solidarity • Community • Resistance

01/04/2026

All of us at Saoradh's Newry office remember with pride Óglach Robert Carr, Newry Brigade Irish Republican Army who's anniversary occurs today.

Robert was born on 7th April 1959 in Quay St, Newry. His parents, Noel and Josie, lived in the ÓNeill Avenue area and they had one other child, Mary.

In the mid 70s Bob Joined a local unit of the IRA determined to fight for his country's freedom.

In March 1980, Bob was critically injured in a premature explosion at the Customs Post on the Dublin Road. He recieved terrible burns to his body from which he never recovered. He died on the 1st April, six days before his 21st Birthday.

News of his death came as a great shock to his family and friends. His family treasure his memories and his comrades remember him with pride.

30/03/2026

Easter Monday is an iconic date for Republicans, but can only be rightly contextualised by gaining a correct understanding of what preceded and followed.

In light of the false narratives peddled by treacherous reformists, it is an important starting point. Another contemporary problem is attempting to understand the timelines from a distance.

The Easter Rising was a rebellion only made possible by the coalescing of various radicals and revolutionaries, united in their desire to achieve Irish freedom and the upheaval of the economic status quo.

This rebellion in part led to the formation of the neo-colonial free state.
After the defeat, ex*****ons and imprisonments, there were six years of widespread revolt. Unseen until decades later, albeit with intermittent bursts of keeping the flame from being extinguished. In the Six Counties Republicans also played a defensive role during this time against the State and her proxies.

Both placed Ireland in the vanguard of the struggle against anti-imperialism, colonialism and sectarianism.

The revolutionary socialist analysis of Britain's imperialist domination of Ireland was first adequately devised and articulated by Connolly. Connolly argued that constitutional nationalists like Sarsfield, Gratton and O' Connell feared the masses more than the British, because the mass radicalisation of the working class would threaten their own wealth and privileged class position.

Connolly correctly believed that the Irish bourgeoisie has a record of cowardly betrayal. One that continues today, with working class collaborators willing to betray their class for the crumbs.

With Connolly removed from the picture, it was the bourgeois nationalists and treacherous reformists who took advantage of the situation to seize control of what was becoming a republican movement.

Under the control of the bourgeoisie, the movement was sidetracked then betrayed. Fearful of the prospect of genuine revolution and liberation, the treacherous bourgeoisie reached a surrender agreement with British colonial capitalist occupation to divide the country.

Connolly's warnings about the treacherous role of the bourgeoisie were confirmed by the tradegy of partition. He had a healthy scepticism of the green bourgeoisie.

We fast forward to today, and the bourgeoisie have demonstrated their total incapacity for solving the tasks of the national liberation struggle. The bourgeoisie, especially the green bourgeoisie, like so many times before and since have betrayed the cause of Ireland.

Connolly taught us revolutionary socialist republicans that the national liberation struggle must be approached from a class point of view.

National liberation cannot be reached on a capitalist basis.
Connolly's conclusion that 'only the working class remain as the incorruptible inheritors of the fight for freedom', was an insight that still resonates.

25/03/2026

Our Newry office currently has metal and paper Easter Lilies in stock.

These help local communities remember our fallen dead at this time of year and support Republican Prisoners and their dependents.
If anyone would like to purchase one, you can visit our Newry office at:

32 St Mary’s Street
Thursdays & Saturdays, 10am – 1pm

Or contact any local activist.
Honour Ireland’s dead — Wear an Easter Lily