Irish National Congress

The Irish National Congress is an Irish republican organisation formed in December 1989 to prepare for commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the 1916 Rising. Its members work on a non-party political, non-sectarian basis for a united Ireland, and human rights. They campaign on various other issues such as justice and peace, investigations into political deaths of nationalists and civilians in Ireland, and Irish neutrality.

Irish National Congress
Comhdháil Násiúnta na hÉireann
Formation1989
TypeNGO
HeadquartersÁras an Phiarsaigh, 27 Pearse St, Dublin 2.
Chair/Cathaoirleach
Paul McGuill
Websitehttp://www.inc.ie

Its first public meeting was held in Liberty Hall in January 1990.

The leading national artist Robert Ballagh chaired the organisation for ten years and spoke on its behalf in the media.[1] It has made various submissions to Irish government bodies on such matters as Seanad Éireann reform and other constitutional issues.

The future TDs Mary Lou McDonald (currently, 2019, President of Sinn Féin) and Finian McGrath (currently, 2019. a Government junior Minister) both served as Leas-Chathaoirleach (Vice-Chair) in the organisation in the mid-90s. Mary Lou McDonald also chaired the organisation from 2000 to 2001. The economist and journalist Damien Kiberd was also involved in the Irish National Congress. The current (2019) officers are: Chair, Paul McGuill; Vice Chair, Paddy Maguire; Secretary, Daltún Ó Ceallaigh; Treasurer, Angela O'Mahony; and Communications Officer, Tom Cooper.

The INC has also campaigned against measures such as Ireland joining the Commonwealth[2] and visits by the British monarch to Ireland.[3]

The INC is affiliated to the Peace and Neutrality Alliance (PANA).

The bulletin of the INC is INC NEWS, both published in hard copy and accessible through its website.

References
  1. "Robert Ballagh - Former Member - Aosdana". aosdana.artscouncil.ie.
  2. Re-Britishing the Irish State by Tom Cooper, Cathaoirleach Irish National Congress Monday January 05, 2009
  3. Now is not the time for royal visit, Irish Examiner, Tuesday, March 08, 2011
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