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| One of the key intellectuals who joined the societies was ], a ] ] who sought to encourage Protestants in ] to join the Irish nationalist movement. In the spirit of Wolfe Tone he sought to unify all Irishmen. <ref>English pp85-86</ref> | One of the key intellectuals who joined the societies was ], a ] ] who sought to encourage Protestants in ] to join the Irish nationalist movement. In the spirit of Wolfe Tone he sought to unify all Irishmen. <ref>English pp85-86</ref> | ||
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==History== | ||
| In 1963 to commemorate the bi-centenary of Wolfe Tone's birth, Irish republicans formed the Wolfe Tone Societies.<ref name="Abe"/> It was decided two years later that the organization should continue and focus on trying to "influence cultural and political trends in the country" and using democratic means to weaken the Unionist government of Northern Ireland.<ref name="Abe"/> It's main bases of strength where in Belfast and Dublin.<ref> - "We Shall Overcome" .... The History of the Struggle for Civil Rights in Northern Ireland 1968 - 1978 by NICRA (1978)</ref> | |||
| In 1984, a Wolfe Tone Society was founded in London from the amalgamation of several London based Irish republican groups.<ref name="Abe"/> It gives support to ] policies.<ref> - Wolfe Tone AGM rejects criminalisation</ref> It holds major meetings and republican commemorations at the Camden Irish Centre in London, which are attended by Sinn Fein members such as ],<ref name="Abe"> - Wolfe Tone Annual 1994</ref><ref name="Friends">[http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/wolfe-tone-society-mcdonnell/Memory/0102aff0-e974-489b-a8e0-a00b0116bde6 Friends Reunited - Wolfe Tone Society</ref> and also stages protests.<ref name="Abe"/> | |||
| The London society also has the support of Labour MP ], who gave a speech at a ] commemoration at the Camden Irish Centre in 1997, not long after being elected.<ref name="Abe"/><ref name="Friends"/> | |||
| ==Objectives== | ==Objectives== | ||
| ==Formation of NICRA== | ==Formation of NICRA== | ||
| ==Wolfe Tone Society, London== | |||
| A Wolfe Tone Society was created in London in 1984 from some of the other Irish republican groups in the London area. Annother ] organization it is known for supporting ] policies.<ref>http://www.anphoblacht.com/contents/13309</ref> | |||
| Events are held every year such as: ]s and ]s for example, ] memorial and ]. ] members are often invited. | |||
| Regular meetings held at the Camden Irish Centre. <ref>http://www.londonirishcentre.org/</ref> | |||
| ==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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| Abbreviation | WTS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1964 |
| Type | Irish political organisation |
| Purpose | Creation of an all Ireland republic |
| Headquarters | Dublin |
| Region served | Ireland |
| Membership | By invitation |
| Official language | English and Irish |
The Wolfe Tone Societies (Irish, Muintir Wolfe Tone) evolved from the commemorative committees which the IRA helped set up in 1963 to mark the bicentenary of the 1793 birth of Wolfe Tone. These emerged as the Wolfe Tone Societies in 1964. Radical republican discussion groups which held debates across Ireland and which helped to "foster republicanism by educating the masses in their cultural and political heritage". One of their core objectives was to achieve a "united Irish republic".
One of the key intellectuals who joined the societies was Roy Johnston, a Protestant Irish nationalist who sought to encourage Protestants in Northern Ireland to join the Irish nationalist movement. In the spirit of Wolfe Tone he sought to unify all Irishmen.
History
In 1963 to commemorate the bi-centenary of Wolfe Tone's birth, Irish republicans formed the Wolfe Tone Societies. It was decided two years later that the organization should continue and focus on trying to "influence cultural and political trends in the country" and using democratic means to weaken the Unionist government of Northern Ireland. It's main bases of strength where in Belfast and Dublin.
In 1984, a Wolfe Tone Society was founded in London from the amalgamation of several London based Irish republican groups. It gives support to Sinn Fein policies. It holds major meetings and republican commemorations at the Camden Irish Centre in London, which are attended by Sinn Fein members such as Francie Molloy, and also stages protests.
The London society also has the support of Labour MP John McDonnell, who gave a speech at a Bobby Sands commemoration at the Camden Irish Centre in 1997, not long after being elected.
Objectives
Formation of NICRA
Bibliography
- English, Richard. Armed Struggle;– A History of the IRA, MacMillan, London 2003, ISBN 1-4050-0108-9
- Coogan, TP. The Troubles: Ireland's Ordeal, 1969-96, and the Search for Peace, Arrow Books Ltd, 1996, ISBN 009946571X
Sources
References
- English p85
- English p85
- http://www.iol.ie/~rjtechne/century130703/1960s/wtsconst.htm
- English pp85-86
- ^ Abe Books - Wolfe Tone Annual 1994
- CAIN - "We Shall Overcome" .... The History of the Struggle for Civil Rights in Northern Ireland 1968 - 1978 by NICRA (1978)
- An Phoblacht - Wolfe Tone AGM rejects criminalisation
- ^ [http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/wolfe-tone-society-mcdonnell/Memory/0102aff0-e974-489b-a8e0-a00b0116bde6 Friends Reunited - Wolfe Tone Society