Éire Nua

[seanmacc]

I think it is a policy that does definatley need modernizing and should be looked at as a serious alternative to the mickey mouse governance we have now.
I haven't seen the document in a few years. Anybody want to post a copy?

In order to bring it in will probably require the total abandonment of Bunreacht na hEireann and a political will from the people we probably haven't seen since the 1920s in this country

[cactusflower]

Seconded. Would the poster of the OP perhaps be kind enough to post a link to eire nua, a short summary of what's in it and how it was adopted?

[Duth Ealla]

http://cedarlounge.files.wordpress.c...en-1971-go.pdf

cedar lounge hat tip for having so much stuff up online.

[cactusflower]

So who were the ne'er do wells who attempted to smuggle in a more radical version, "suppressing" eire nua ?

I see its a Christian document.

Thanks very much for linking it. I've heard of it, but never read it. It'll take a bit of time.

[Fr. Fahey]

So who were the ne'er do wells who attempted to smuggle in a more radical version, "suppressing" eire nua ?

I see its a Christian document.
Thanks very much for linking it. I've heard of it, but never read it. It'll take a bit of time.

Take note Aindriu

[Newry Republican]

Ironically it was thrown on the scrap heap cos some thought it would give the unionists too much power.

I also think that hardline loyalists had in fac t shown an interest in Éire Nua

[Cincinnatus]

The federalisation approach to the 4 provinces whilst good in theory would not work here IMO because Ireland is just far too small. In the USA it works extremely well but then you would fit Ireland into most states in the US many times.

yes but 'great hatred, little room'. I reckon the unionists are just waiting for the south to pop the federal question!

[Eldritch]

Do you want to be told how much you can own or have property taken away from you? If so Eire Nua is for you!

"I think it is a policy that does definatley need modernizing and should be looked at as a serious alternative to the mickey mouse governance we have now."

To hell with that policy, if you want a real alternative try the Brehon laws.

[Lomansney]

link to Eire Nua Document.

http://rsf.ie/eirenua.htm

It was formulated not just by those within the Republican Movement by others came in with help including Des Fennell and a number of individuals from UCG.

link to Saol Nua

http://rsf.ie/saolnua.htm

Again while a policy project of the Republican Movement, others outside of RSF were invited in to float ideas and assist such as the late Raymond Crotty .

[Lomansney]

In the mid-sixties Daithi O'Conaill, the primary author of Eire Nua, was involved with a very successful local co-operative venture in Co. Donegal. The co-operative was located in a remote, economically depressed and neglected area, plagued by emigration and unemployment. Working with Fr. McDyer, the founder of the co-operative concept, Daithi realized that local people when given the opportunity and direction could manage and improve the local economy, stem the flow of emigration and improve the quality of their own lives.

During his involvement with the venture Daithi also realized that the physical remoteness of the local people from the center of power in Dublin was directly related to the neglect and hardship suffered by them. This condition was further exacerbated by the psychological barrier created by their forced separation from their neighbors in the six counties of Ulster occupied by the British. The experience of directing, working with and observing local people succeed in managing their own affairs, independent of central authority, had a profound effect on Daithi and was responsible for planting the seeds of the Eire Nua concept in his mind. Nurtured by his political ability and his desire to plan for the future, the seeds took root and blossomed into the concept of a new beginning not just for Donegal and Ulster but also for all of Ireland.

Daithi realized that the first step in creating a new Ireland was the reunification of the nine-county province of Ulster. In expounding on this concept in 1969, he wrote:


"By creating a provincial parliament for the nine counties of Ulster, within the framework of a new Ireland the partition system would be disestablished and the problem of the border removed. The Protestant people of Ulster would have a working majority and would have immediate access to power. Furthermore, the devolution of power to the local level would ensure for each community the opportunity to foster its own traditions and culture. Each region and community would have within itself the immediate power to deal with its own social and economic problems. Such devolution of power from one central authority to the people is the essence of democracy. The Nationalist population would be of sufficient strength to ensure a strong and credible opposition within reach of power. For the first time in fifty years we would see a normalization of politics with an end to the domination of one community by another and the resultant frustration and conflict".

In 1969 when war broke out again in Ireland, Daithi was deeply involved with the Republican movement. Prior to the onset of internment in August 1971 he presented his ideas of Eire Nua to the Republican leadership and was subsequently given the green light to proceed. On the 21st of August 1971 at the West Ernan Hotel in Monaghan, with over 500 people anxiously waiting outside in the square, the Leadership of Sinn Fein publicly announced the Eire Nua program. Historians, local and foreign media and prominent people including Sinn Fein delegates from all over Ireland enthusiastically greeted the birth of Eire Nua.