Peter Daly

Peter Daly Irish socialist republican who died in defence of republican Spain against fascism 1937. Peter Daly was an Irish Republican and socialist.

He was born in Liverpool on 27 September, 1903, into a family steeped in Irish revolutionary traditions. The Daly family returned to Ireland and lived in Tomsollagh [Enniscorthy], Peter attending National School in the old schoolhouse at Tinnacross and later Monageer. As a youth he was an active member of the local unit of Na Fianna Eireann and was wounded and taken prisoner in the anti-treaty struggle. After 17 months in gaol in 1922, he finally secured his release after an 18-day hunger strike. Like many of the defeated Republicans he was forced to emigrate for work. After working in Britain for a period, he joined the British army in which he served for four years, reaching the rank of Sergeant. His service promptly ended when it was discovered he was smuggling guns to the IRA. On his swift return to Ireland he rejoined the IRA and gravitated in 1934 to the Republican Congress. The left wing Congress aimed to bring together all of Ireland’s republicans, workers and small farmers in their common struggle from foreign and native domination. With the decline of Congress he found himself back in Britain, this time working as a navvy for Wimpy of Hammersmith, London. In 1936, a revolt led by General Franco and army generals, with backing of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy attempted to overthrow the democratically elected Republican government of Spain. Peter Daly was one of the first to volunteer to fight with the International Brigade. Twice wounded he was courageous in battle and was prompted to command the British and Irish battalion. During an offensive at Quinto he was again wounded and although carried from the battle field by his comrades he died in hospital in Benicasim outside Valencia at 6.10 am on the morning of September 5th, 1937.

16/02/2026

Remembering the Clonoe Martyrs today on their 34th Anniversary. Óglach Patrick Vincent, Óglach Sean O'Farrell, Óglach Kevin Barry O'Donnell and Óglach Peter Clancy who paid the ultimate sacrifice for Irish Freedom and died as soldiers of the Irish Republic.

34 years ago on 16th February 1992 an operation had taken place to attack the crown forces at the barracks in Coalisland.

When the Active Service Unit had finished its operation and had reached the disbanding spot, a mercenary hit squad from the SAS was waiting. They ambushed and executed these young men who were unarmed and fired over 500 rounds with no return fire.

In February 2025 an inquest had found that the use of lethal force was unjustified, proving again the shoot to kill policy was in force in East Tyrone.

We will remember them now and always.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamnacha.

13/02/2026

It's that simple and people still need reminding in 2026...💯🔚🤦🏾

11/02/2026
11/02/2026

Remembering the great Irish Socialist Republican leader Vol. Dominic McGlinchey, who fought for Irish national liberation, first as a member of the South Derry Indpendent Republican Unit, then as Operations Officer of the South Derry Brigade, Óglaigh na h-Éireann and later as the Chief of Staff of the Irish National Liberation Army.

Dominic was assassinated in Drogheda on February 10, 1994.

Fuair sé bás ar son Saoirse na h-Éireann

10/02/2026
Brigader Kit Conway remembered
07/02/2026

Brigader Kit Conway remembered

05/02/2026

hoffentlich bleibt das auch so

05/02/2026

National Irish Socialist Republican 1916 Commemoration- Sunday April 5, 2026

This year marks the 110th Anniversary of the heroic 1916 Rising, when Irishmen and Irish Women organised by the Irish Republican Brotherhood, the Irish Citizen Army, Óglaigh na h-Éireann, Cumann na mBan and Na Fianna Éireann, came together as the Army of the Irish Republic (IRA), took on the might of the British Empire and Proclaimed in Arms the Sovereign, Independent 32 County All Ireland People’s Republic in Dublin.

110 years later, Ireland is still occupied by British Imperialism and its allies and our Country remains partitioned by force of arms. The fight for the Republic continues.

Join the Revolutionary Irish Socialist Republican Movement on Easter Sunday 2026, as we honour the men and women of 1916 and every generation that have fought and died for Irish Freedom, and as we recommit ourselves to what Padraig Pearse called the Fenian Faith, redeadicating ourselves to continue the fight for National Liberation, by any means necessary, until Victory.

This year the parade will begin at 12.30pm at Phibsboro shopping centre and will March to the Irish Citizen Army plot in Glasnevin Cemetery.

All Genuine Irish Republicans, and those committed to the fight against imperialism are welcome to attend.

Bígí Ann- Ar son na Poblachta!

Saor Éire Anois- An Phoblacht Abú 🔥🇮🇪

03/02/2026

On Saturday September 19th 2026 the National Graves Association and the Fenian Memorial Committee of America will unveil a memorial at Glasnevin cemetery to the Catalpa rescue of Fenian prisoners from Western Australia. The memorial will honour the planners, the rescuers and the rescued, known and unknown, of that dramatic event in 1876, 150 years ago.

In recent months there has been a call to seek a pardon for the six rescued prisoners. We are opposed to seeking a pardon for these men from either the Irish or British states. Fenians and Irish political prisoners from all generations were guilty of nothing but the love of the Irish Republic, no pardon is sought nor needed.

An extract from the Invincible and Fenian, Daniel Curley's speech from the dock after he was sentenced to death.
"...I don't seek redress. Of course I expect no mercy. I don't pray for pardon. I expect none from the British Government; they are my avowed enemies..."

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