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Read the RFJ press release about this event here.

From Relatives for Justice: Speaking at the vigil Mark Thompson of Relatives for Justice said, “It is important that we gather here today in a dignified way to remember our loved ones who were murdered by the British army, those who were injured, interned without trial, those brutalised and tortured – […]

From Relatives for Justice: Following their meeting with Belfast Mayor Naomi Long the relatives for people killed by State forces have released the following statement through Relatives for Justice; Speaking after the meeting Relatives for Justice Chairperson Clara Reilly said: ”This was an important and constructive meeting which we very much […]

From Relatives for Justice: Decommissioning welcomed but emphasis now needs to be on truth and dealing with the legacy of the conflict Speaking on news that the UVF have begun a process of decommissioning Relatives for Justice Director Mark Thompson said: ‘Obviously this is breaking news in which there is, as […]

The National Board would like to thank all of the IAUC members who turned out for Saturday’s United Ireland forum hosted by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams (photo to the left by IAUC National Secretary Jackie Quinn). The conference was both informative and inspiring.  IAUC National President Kate McCabe made […]

The IAUC is proud to participate in this weekend’s United Ireland Forum hosted by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams in New York. All of those interested in the Irish peace process and the cause of Irish unity must come out and support Sinn Féin’s United Ireland Forum in New York […]

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams will host the second of two US United Ireland forums in San Francisco today at St. Anne’s Hall on Funston Ave in San Francisco from 2 to 5pm.  The event is free and open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. The keynote […]

From Relatives for Justice: Translink are currently carrying large recruitment adverts on the exterior of their buses for the British army’s RAF. Relatives for Justice, which represents the injured and families bereaved by the British army have released the following statement. Speaking on the Translink adverts on bus routes throughout […]

Check out our photo gallery for pictures of the Florida chapter’s commemoration of An Gorta Mór on May 17th.  Close to 400 people attended a commemorative Mass and the Soup Kitchen. A special thanks to Marie Smith for organizing the event and to Mickey Walshe for taking photos.

From the Pól Brennan Support Campaign: Word received late yesterday from Pol and his attorney suggests that our tactic of calling Washington politicians is having an effect!  Pol was told yesterday (his scheduled deportation day) that he would not go anywhere yesterday OR today!  A DHS manager in San Antonio had […]

Pól Brennan has been told that he is to be deported on Monday, May 18th.  It is imperative that we all increase our efforts and work hard for him so that he may be able to appeal for a stay on this deportation order. The Pól Brennan Legal Defense Fund […]

Raymond McCord has fought a 12-year struggle for justice following the murder of his son Raymond, Jr. by the loyalist paramilitary group the UVF in 1997.  The man who ordered the killing has since been exposed as a paid Government agent and informer, and the British security services continue to […]

Recently the Irish Government formed a Commemoration Committee to honor the victims of the Great Hunger. People of Irish Heritage are asked to participate at Masses, memorial services and workshops to educate people about this man-made famine. This is a worldwide event because our ancestors, to survive the famine, left […]

The auto parts company Visteon (a spin-off of Ford) just announced that it will be closing its Belfast plant (at Finaghy Road North), and that all 210 employees will be made redundant.  Though Visteon is a spin-off, Ford continues to control the products produced at the West Belfast factory, and […]

Please read the letter from Pól below for instructions on how we can help.  It is imperative that we act as soon as possible–our window of opportunity is only 7 days long!   Please note that while all letters must be addressed to Janet Napolitano (complete with addressed, unsealed envelopes), […]