“It is a fallacy to believe that a Republic of any kind can be won through the shackled Free State . . . The Free State is British created and serves British Imperialist interests. It is the buffer erected between British Capitalism and the Irish Republic.” – #LiamMellows

On #ThisDayInHistory in 1922, just two days after taking power in #Ireland, the #IrishFreeState executed, without trial, four #IrishRepublicanArmy leaders from the anti-treaty side in the #IrishCivilWar. Alphabetically: #DickBarrett, #JoeMcKelvey, #LiamMellows, and #RoryOConnor.

Annual Commemoration for Liam Mellows.
#LiamMellows
#IrishRepublic32
#WorkersRepublic

"The Republic stands for truth and honour. For all that is noblest in our race. By truth and honour, principle and sacrifice alone will Ireland be free"

Saor Éire Anois!
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…The Free State is British created and serves British Imperialist interests. It is the buffer erected between British Capitalism and the Irish Republic.” - #LiamMellows

"It is a fallacy to believe that a Republic of any kind can be won through the shackled Free State. You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. "

#LiamMellows
#Anti_Imperialist
#Revolutionary

Murdered by the Irish Free State 8-12-1922 in Mountjoy Gaol
Buried in #Wexford

“It is a fallacy to believe that a Republic of any kind can be won through the shackled Free State . . . The Free State is British created and serves British Imperialist interests. It is the buffer erected between British Capitalism and the Irish Republic.” – #LiamMellows