Language, Colonisation and Decolonisation

Reclaiming the Irish language is the key to meaningful decolonisation and real self-determination, writes Ursula Ní Shionnain. Without full Irish language revival, our liberation in other spheres is incomplete.

Language, Colonisation and Decolonisation



An Clogán is a print and online socialist republican magazine, with an Irish and international focus.

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Republican Philosophy and Irish Republicanism: An Interview with Philipp Pettit

Republican Philosophy and Irish Republicanism: An Interview with Philipp Pettit

Replublicanism as a political philosophy has been both friend and foe to the left. An Clogán speaks with renowned political philosopher Philip Pettit about the ideology's past, present, limits, and ppotential.

A Socialist Ode Against Capitalist Realism

A Socialist Ode Against Capitalist Realism

Yugoslavia and the Non-Aligned Movement

Yugoslavia and the Non-Aligned Movement

Under Tito, Yugoslavia helped build the Non-Aligned Movement. This history shows how small nations can pursue principled neutrality, international cooperation, and peace under international law, writes Petra Matić.

Frontline: Europe

Frontline: Europe

The European Union is increasingly setting itself on a war footing, aligning itself ever more starkly with Empire. The contradictions of membership for Ireland couldn’t be clearer, writes Clare Daly. Progressive politicians must choose whether they stand with or against revamped imperialism.

Why Irish Neutrality Should Be Defended

Why Irish Neutrality Should Be Defended

The 26-county state’s tradition of engaging in principled neutrality has its roots in our anti-colonial struggle, writes Kieran Allen. We have no choice but to defend it vigorously against the pressures of empire and oppression.

The Price of Expression: Artistic Freedom, Capital and the Republic

The Price of Expression: Artistic Freedom, Capital and the Republic

Ireland’s artistic reputation thrives abroad, yet at home the system supporting creative freedom is under strain. Sara and Joshua Muthi argue that art cannot survive on private patronage alone and ask if the republic will protect it as a space of freedom or let it fall to market forces.

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