RNU Cork

12/05/2026

R.N.U would like to express our solidarity with Republican POW Niall Sheerin who has been cruelly denied his request to spend his final time with his father. This decision was made by the British Intelligence front known as MARA which is tasked with attempting to make the lives of Republican Prisoners as difficult as possible.

Irish Republican prisoners being denied the ability to spend time with loved ones during seminal occasions is nothing new. However; the sheer circumstances of this particularly tragic and difficult occasion in light of the decision made by MARA should be held in utter contempt and disgust by all right thinking individuals irrespective of political differences.

11/05/2026

We are very pleased to announce the launch of R.N.U's new website:

RNU is a socialist republican movement driving grassroots political change to achieve a united, democratic Irish republic for the people.

10/05/2026

Today Cork R.N.U remember Oglach Tony Ahern, Cork Brigade, Oglaigh na hEireann.

Tony was from the Mayfield area and attended the North Monastery Secondary School, who's alumni include Terrence McSweeney , Tomas McCurtain and his comrade Dermot Crowley. He was a jovial person with a passion for athletics and was an apprentice gardener after leaving school.

Being a committed Republican Tony requested to partake in active service from within the occupied six counties, serving alongside the Fermanagh Brigade. Tragically he would lose his young life when a mine destined for a British army patrol exploded prematurely in 1973.

His comrade, friend, fellow North Mon alumni and Mayfield resident Dermot Crowley would also lose his life in similar circumstances a number of weeks later in June 1973.

The cause for which they gave their lives will continue until we vindicate their sacrifice.

29/04/2026

We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and comrades. May he Rest In Peace.

RNU Belfast sends condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Sean Clinton. A fearless Republican who led from the front and was respected by all who worked with him.

26/04/2026

His family, friends and fellow republicans are in our thoughts today.

7 years ago today, we lost a valuable friend. Peter was a lifelong republican and someone who could never be replaced. His humour and loyalty were second to none. He is sorely missed by many, especially his kids Peter and Danny. R.I.P comrade, gone but never forgotten 💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

20/04/2026

In an unsurprising new low, scenes have emerged from Southern Lebanon of an IDF terrorist destroying a statue of Jesus Christ on the cross with a sledgehammer. While this may pale in comparison to daily acts of child murder, genocide, kidnapping and wholesale slaughter, it symbolises the true nature of this ISIS type grouping and the criminal outfit that directs their murder campaigns with the full assistance of the ‘United States of Israel’.

In a facing saving exercise; the leader of the Zionist terror regime has come out to the worlds media and declared that this would be criminally investigated. Yet; we have already seen Christian churches literally bombed by IDF planes while murder and daily persecution is aimed at Christian Palestinians who are spat on as they walk the streets. It is more than clear that this terrorist occupier is the enemy of all faiths, lacking even a shred of basic human moral dignity.

Yet; the Zionist lobby in the USA also feeds on the moral support provided to them by right wing conservative Christians who subscribe to the Zionist belief that Zionists represent a chosen people.

Despite common misconceptions; Christians have existed across the middle east in harmony with other faiths for centuries and sadly, in countries such as Syria, have faced ethnic cleansing from terrorist groupings publicly financed by the USA in more recent times, such as the ancient Christian village of Maaloula. During the Iraq war, US special forces were also engaged in fomenting conflict between Sunni & Shia Muslims.

Irish Republicanism is an inherently anti sectarian ideology that respects all traditions and faiths. The colonial behaviour of promoting, fermenting and encouraging sectarianism is something we still see impact daily life in Ireland. Also; we reject and oppose religious extremism in all forms; be it sectarian triumphalism from bigoted religious orders in Ireland; or its natural extension that currently plagues Palestine.

11/04/2026

11/04/2026

09/04/2026

Statement from RNU on Fuel Protests in Ireland

RNU acknowledges and supports the growing public frustration across Ireland, now manifesting in citizen-led convoy actions and blockades targeting fuel depots. These protests are not occurring in a vacuum, they are the direct consequence of sustained economic pressure on working families, small businesses, and transport-dependent industries.

Ireland continues to rank among the highest in fuel costs across the European Union. Despite operating within the shared currency framework of the euro, which in theory provides parity across member states, Irish consumers face disproportionately high pump prices.

To contextualise:
• In Ireland, petrol prices have frequently ranged between €1.75–€1.95 per litre in recent periods.

In contrast:
• Spain often sees prices closer to €1.55–€1.70 per litre
• France typically ranges around €1.60–€1.80 per litre
• Germany, while also a higher tax regime, often aligns slightly below or comparable depending on regional fluctuations

This disparity is not driven by currency differences but by domestic fiscal policy of a Government so far removed from public sentiment as to believe its own lies and rhetoric when speaking about comparatively high excise duties and the VAT burden on Irish fuel consumers.

At a time when transport costs underpin the viability of logistics, agriculture, trades, and small enterprise, the Government’s continued impasse on reducing fuel taxation represents a failure to respond proportionately to economic reality. It is not simply a matter of inconvenience, it is a matter of commercial survival and household affordability.

That said, RNU is unequivocal in its position:
Protest must remain proportionate, and responsible.

We urge all participants to recognise the potential critical infrastructure implications of their actions:
• Emergency services, including ambulances and fire brigades depend on uninterrupted fuel supply to protect life and property.
• Fuel depots are also integral to the distribution of home heating oil, particularly for elderly and vulnerable citizens who rely on it for basic warmth and safety.

Any disruption that endangers these essential services risks undermining the legitimacy of the protest itself.

Accordingly, we call for:
1. Immediate engagement by the Irish Government with stakeholder groups, including transport operators and small business representatives.
2. A targeted reduction in fuel-related taxation, particularly VAT, to alleviate immediate economic pressure.
3. A structured, time-bound review of Ireland’s fuel pricing framework to ensure competitiveness within the European Union.

Ireland cannot continue to operate as an outlier in fuel affordability while expecting its citizens and enterprises to absorb the cost without recourse.

RNU stands with the people in their right to protest, but equally, we stand for a measured, strategic approach that safeguards essential services and protects the most vulnerable in our society.

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08/04/2026

Cork R.N.U were proud to attend this years national easter commemoration in Belfast.

It was a dignified and very well attended event that reflected on the sarifice of countless generations as well as our clear call for a sensible way forward based on the deterimental need for Republican Unity in action and not words.