In this interview, veteran republican leader shares views on the past and future of republicanism and socialism, plans to socialise Ireland’s means of production, sever ties with London, and counter far-right attempts to appropriate the legacy of fallen Irish volunteers.

Is tionscadail dhifriúla iad an Chríostaíocht is an sóisialachas, ach deir William Foley gur tháinig meath orthu ar na cúiseanna céanna. Mar sin féin, d’fhéadfadh béim na Críostaíochta ar mhoráltacht an duine léargas a thabhairt do ghluaiseachtaí nua na todhchaí.

Christianity and socialism may be vastly different ideological projects - but common factors caused their decline writes William Foley. Nevertheless, Christianity’s emphasis on personal ethics could provide insights for purposeful solidaristic movements of the future.

Ireland is a unique case in Western Europe – once colonised, its history of anti-imperialism aligns it more with the global south, even while it has risen into the global economic elite. Ireland now faces a choice: uphold solidarity or become a typical first-world power shaped by capital and empire.

Drawing on first hand experience, Deaglán Ó Mocháin traces the educational development and political consciousnessraising undergone by republicans imprisoned during the period of armed conflict in the north of Ireland from the 1960s-1990s.

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.