The Irish Spark

The Irish Spark

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The Irish Spark episodes

  • #12 - James Connolly: Difficulties of Capitalism

    Katie returns to perform our third reading on the works of James Connolly. This article was first published on the 16th of June 1900. 


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    Artwork: Moira Murphy 

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    7 min
  • #11 - The First Dáil Éireann: John Douglas

    Today we bring you another short recorded segment from the centenary celebration of the first Dáil Éireann. John Douglas, the General Secretary of Mandate Trade Union will be speaking about global warming for Motion 3 of the day. So grab your pitchforks and enjoy the show.

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    Artwork: Moira Murphy 

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    8 min
  • #10 - Alex Gordon: Lexit

    We talk with British Trade Unionist and RMT rail driver Alex Gordon about the working class’s decision to leave the European Union. Lexit which is the left wing exit of the UK from the EU is a materialist look at the reasons why the majority of the population voted to leave and is distinct from Brexit in that it isn’t focused on racism or xenophobia. The Lexit argument is entirely absent from the popular public discourse so we hope you find this conversation a refreshing break from what you’ve been exposed to in the main stream media for the last few years. 


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    Artwork: Moira Murphy 

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    29 min
  • #9 - John Hilary: Labour Party (UK)

    Our guest today is John Hilary, Head of Trade Policy for the Labour Party (UK). With Brexit looming around the corner, we discuss the possibility of a hard border in Ireland and the rising threat posed by the far-right across the globe. We apologise in advance for the sound quality for this recording. We spoke outside as it was a calm evening, however, the microphone managed to pick up occasional gusts of wind. We will work hard in the future not to allow this to happen again.


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    Artwork: Moira Murphy

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    21 min
  • #8 - The First Dáil Éireann: Clare Daly

    We have a short recorded segment from the centenary celebration of the first Dáil Eireann in Liberty Hall. Motion 2 was announced by Alex Homits, the General Secretary of the Connolly Youth Movement, followed by Clare Daly, Teachta Dála for Dublin Fingal constituency.

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    Artwork: Moira Murphy

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    10 min
  • #7 - James Connolly: The New Evangel

    Katie returns to perform our second reading on the works of James Connolly. This article was first published on the 10th of June 1899. 


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    Artwork: Moira Murphy 

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    8 min
  • #6 - Paul Dobson: Venezuela Update

    In this episode we have an exclusive interview with journalist Paul Dobson about the current situation in Venezuela as it stands today. 


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    Artwork: Moira Murphy

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    28 min
  • #5 - James Connolly: Home Thrusts

    For this episode we have the first in a series of readings on the works of James Connolly. This performance will be done by professional actor and writer, Katie O’Kelly. 


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    Artwork: Moira Murphy

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    11 min
  • #4 - Carolus Wimmer: Venezuela

    In this episode, Eugene speaks with Carolus Wimmer who is the International Secretary of the Communist Party of Venezuela. Carolus shares his insight about life in Venezuela in the lead up to the dramatic current events facing the people there.


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    Artwork: Moira Murphy

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    21 min
  • #3 - Akiem & Olu: The South African Struggle

    In this episode, James interviews Akiem and Olusegun from South Africa. They discuss their country's current political situation in addition to them hosting the first international Marxist conference on the African continent.


    The vision of their Mzala Nxumalo Centre: For the Study of South African Society is to be a centre of left-wing thought and practice by the promotion of the National Question through political and academically sound research, training and public engagement. 


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    Artwork: Moira Murphy

    Music: Eoghan O'Neill

    35 min

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