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Liam Cahill tells the story of the Limerick Soviet

We are very sad to report that Rayner Lysaght, who you may recognise from our episode on the Limerick Soviet, has passed away at the age of 80. To commemorate his passing we are sharing the complete, previously unreleased, interview with Rayner in 2019 about the Limerick Soviet and its lessons for today. Rayner was a giant and a gent on the Irish socialist left and will be greatly missed by us all. Our thoughts go out to his loving wife Aine, brother William and sister Priscilla Stewart as well as all his loved ones. As his death notice says, quoting Trotsky: "“Life is beautiful. Let the future generations cleanse it of all evil, oppression, and violence, and enjoy it to the full.” More resources Previous episode on the Limerick Soviet: https://anchor.fm/ruptureradio/episodes/The-Limerick-Soviet-1919-w-Cian-Prendiville--Aprille-Scully-eu93kv Obituary of Rayner: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/rayner-lysaghtobituary-leading-activist-and-historian-in-the-labour-movement-and-a-hugely-influential-figure-in-irelands-left-wing-political-sphere-40638871.html Rayner's pamphlet on the Limerick Soviet: https://libcom.org/library/1919-story-limerick-soviet Video interview with Rayner about his life and ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iDStnCDBco --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruptureradio/message

Liam Cahill tells the story of the Limerick Soviet

This week we have a special episode to mark the 102nd anniversary of the Limerick Soviet of April 1919, when workers of the city took on the British Empire. This episode is based on material from episodes 1 to 3 of the Bottom Dog podcast, a 2019 documentary by Cian Prendiville and Aprille Scully which tells the story of the soviet over 5 episodes. You can check out the other episodes at limericksoviet.ie Cian will be speaking at this online PBP public meeting on April 12th about the Limerick soviet: https://forms.gle/h2pvtmMZh8WQpEKi7 To read more on the Limerick soviet you can check out: Article by Cian for thejournal in 2019: https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/opinion-the-limerick-soviet-of-1919-is-part-of-a-hidden-history-of-ireland-4575458-Apr2019/ The story of the Limerick Soviet 1919 by Rayner Lysaght: https://libcom.org/library/1919-story-limerick-soviet Sóivéidí na hÉireann (Soviets in Ireland) TG4 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIIX8GfkrKs Books on the subject: Forgotten Revolution by Liam Cahill: https://www.omahonys.ie/forgotten-revolution-the-limerick-soviet-1919-p-10444285.html Revolution in Ireland by Conor Kostick: https://www.kennys.ie/irish-history/revolutionary-ireland/revolution-in-ireland-popular-militancy-1917-to-1923 Limerick Soviet 1919 by Dominic Haugh: https://www.omahonys.ie/limerick-soviet-1919-the-revolt-of-the-bottom-dog-p-10444301.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruptureradio/message

In April 1919 the focus of the War of Independence shifted to the city of Limerick. In response to an IRA raid, the British Army effectively besieged the city for over a week leading trade unions to launch a general strike. These events would become known to history as the Limerick Soviet.This episode also looks at how the Russian Revolution of 1917 shaped these events and the wider situation in Ireland. Therefore the show opens by following a previously forgotten figure - Theodosia Naish. Born in Ballycullen outside Limerick, she was one of the few Irish people to witness this revolution which transformed history across the world. Her story includes a remarkable journey across three continents to escape the Russian Civil War in 1918.Additional research was by the archivist and historian Sam McGrath, sound was by Jason Looney, additional narrations are by Aidan Crowe and Therese Murray and the artwork for the series is by Keith Hynes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first remotely recorded episode - made possible by technology - Ann and Emma talk to Zia Bergin Holly. Zia is an award winning Lighting and Set Designer. She works internationally and has a base in both London (UK) and Dublin (Ireland). She designs for theatre, dance, opera and live music events. The day of publishing, April 16th 2020, marks one year since all three were involved in Bread Not Profits by Mike Finn with songs by Ann's brother David Blake of The Brad Pitt Light Orchestra. A Gúna Nua theatre production about the Limerick Soviet -  a moment in history which saw the city in a lockdown. Ann and Emma performed in the show, while Zia did the lighting design for this large site specific spectacle. Bread Not Profits recently won The Irish Times Theatre Audience Choice Award. Follow Zia Bergin Holly @ziaaislinn and www.ziaholly.com Follow Ann on Twitter @annblake78 and Insta blakeo_23 and The Brad Pitt Light Orchestra @bplo Follow all things Emma www.emmalangfordmusic.com  and, as she has had to cancel tours and gigs please support and donate to her patreon here https://www.patreon.com/emmalangford Follow all things Ormston House @ormstonhouse and www.ormstonhouse.com Recorded with support from The Limerick Post @limerickpost www.limerickpost.ie For more information on 'Bread Not Profits' see www.gunanua.com This podcast goes out the third Thursday of every month or 'Thirdsday' - if you will. Follow The Limerick Lady @LkLadyHQ and 'The Limerick Lady' on Facebook #LkLadyPod

In our latest work, we chat with historian Liam Cahill on all things related to the Limerick Soviet. A forgotten revolution that we have a collective duty to bring back into public memory.Connect with Liam:https://twitter.com/LiamCahill2013Further reading:https://twitter.com/LimerickSoviethttps://www.calton-books.co.uk/books/forgotten-revolution-the-centenary-edition-the-limerick-soviet-1919/End Music:The Limerick Soviet by Alun Parry.

(A bit of a delay on getting this out on Soundcloud!) The Irish Nation Lives turns one year old! Thank you all very much for your support over the past year. On this episode I recap the events so far, from the Conscription Crisis in March 1918 to the April 1919 Limerick Soviet. Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/theirishnation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishNationLives/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theirishnationlives/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theirishnationlives iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-irish-nation-lives Main Sources: Military Archives - http://www.bureauofmilitaryhistory.ie Atlas of the Irish Revolution - https://amzn.to/2BOtWbb Maurice Walsh - “Bitter Freedom” - https://amzn.to/2Af2a8i Charles Townshend - "The Republic" - https://amzn.to/2PBnXM5 Michael Hopkinson - ”The Irish War of Independence” - https://amzn.to/2WDFyqx Diarmuid Ferriter - “A Nation and not a Rabble” - https://amzn.to/2VS38QD Photos: Military Archives NLI Flickr account Wiki Commons

This is the second part of our two part episode on the Limerick Soviet. After the death of Bobby Byrne things really kicked off, with Limerick creating it's own strange little socialist mini-state. There's one mess up of a sentence in there, 10 points to Gryffindor if you can spot it. Support The History of Ireland by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/historyofireland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this, the first of two episodes looking at the Limerick Soviet we follow how one angry postman kicked off a strange and short lived mini socialist state in Limerick. Support The History of Ireland by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/historyofireland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cian Prendiville is an activist in Limerick, a member of the Socialist Party and the Limerick Soviet Centenary Committee. He is currently producing a 5-part documentary podcast ‘Bottom Dog – The Story of the Limerick Soviet, and he is the guest on this week’s podcast. Listen to Cian’s podcast here: http://limericksoviet.ie/ This week’s podcast is available in full for everyone. Our Patreon supporters get access to two podcasts every week: Symptomatic Redness and Zero Squared, but if you’re listening on our free feed you’ll always be able to access one or the other podcasts each week. The Patreon only video series Disco Communism will be coming in the next week and the audio from that first episode of that series will be made available on this feed as well.

Cian Prendiville is an activist in Limerick, a member of the Socialist Party and the Limerick Soviet Centenary Committee. He is currently producing a 5-part documentary podcast ‘Bottom Dog – The Story of the Limerick Soviet, and he is the guest on this week’s podcast. Listen to Cian’s podcast here: http://limericksoviet.ie/ This week’s podcast is available in full for everyone. Our Patreon supporters get access to two podcasts every week: Symptomatic Redness and Zero Squared, but if you’re listening on our free feed you’ll always be able to access one or the other podcasts each week. The Patreon only video series Disco Communism will be coming in the next week and the audio from that first episode of that series will be made available on this feed as well.

For two weeks in 1919, the city of Limerick went on a labor strike. During that time, the strike committee managed the workings of the city, including food supplies, and it even began printing its own currency.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In this season finale we look at the lessons from the Limerick Soviet for today, what can we learn from how unions organised low paid and precarious workers rapidly, how left and socialist ideas became commonplace, but also why the struggle did not produce the revolution dreamt of and lessons for those who want to make change today. To find out more about the Limerick Soviet check out these books by Dominic Haugh (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Limerick-Soviet-1919-Revolt-Bottom/dp/1916090907/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=limerick+soviet&qid=1557055073&s=gateway&sr=8-1) and Liam Cahill (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forgotten-Revolution-Centenary-Limerick-Soviet/dp/1912328410/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=limerick+soviet&qid=1557055073&s=gateway&sr=8-2) If you are interested in finding out more about socialism and getting involved in socialist activism in Ireland check out http://socialistparty.ie or internationally check ou http://socialistworld.net We are also looking for ideas for future seasons, possible collaborations or other directions to go with the podcast. If you have an idea, please reach out to us @cianplk on twitter or by emailing info@limericksoviet.ie Thanks for listening, and thanks again to all those who made this podcast possible. See you on the barricades :)

The week I am delighted to welcome Cian Prendiville to the show to talk about the Limerick Soviet of 1917. Cian is a former Solidarity Councillor in Limerick city, currently a member of the Irish Socialist Party, and is the producer of the new podcast all about the Limerick Soviet ‘Bottom Dog’. You can find the podcast here: http://limericksoviet.ie/ And you can follow Cian here: https://twitter.com/cianplk

In this episode we consider other similar revolts across Ireland at the time, including the forgotten story of ‘Take Back the City’-style housing occupations movement in Limerick in 1922, the alternative vision of a workers republic that inspired so many and how that path was shut off. Voices, in order, are: Aprille Scully (podcast co-host), Cian Prendiville (podcast host), Liam Cahill (author of 'Forgotten Revolution'), Thomas Keana (local historian), Dominic Haugh (historian and member of the Socialist Party) and Darren Maher (local actor). Music throughout the episode is by Post Punk Podge. More info on the podcast at: http://limericksoviet.ie/ or to find out more about the Limerick Soviet 100 Festival check-out: http://limericksoviet100.ie/

I've been making shorter episodes and uploading them to Youtube, if you haven't done so already check out the channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJ-Z_LCGFGf9xHh1MN1F_Q For two weeks in April 1919 the city of Limerick was governed by a workers council. The short lived Limerick Soviet was called in response to the imposition of martial law on the city. It had its own police force and issued its own currency. This episode looks at what drove the soviet and how it came to an end. References: www.bureauofmilitaryhistory.ie Michael Stack - WS0525 Mike McNamara - “The Limerick Soviet”:https://amzn.to/2COAFDk Please note these are Amazon Affiliate links which will grant The Irish Nation Lives a commission on purchases. Before buying through Amazon please considering supporting a local bookstore! The Irish Story - The Limerick Soviet: http://www.theirishstory.com/2019/03/28/robert-byrne-the-ira-volunteer-and-trade-unionist-whose-killing-sparked-the-limerick-soviet/#.XKCkk5hKi73 The General Strike 1919 - http://www.limerickcity.ie/media/Media,3944,en.pdf Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/theirishnation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishNationLives/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theirishnationlives/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theirishnationlives iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-irish-nation-lives Main Sources: Military Archives - http://www.bureauofmilitaryhistory.ie Atlas of the Irish Revolution - https://amzn.to/2BOtWbb Maurice Walsh - “Bitter Freedom” - https://amzn.to/2Af2a8i Charles Townshend - "The Republic" - https://amzn.to/2PBnXM5 Michael Hopkinson - ”The Irish War of Independence” - https://amzn.to/2WDFyqx Diarmuid Ferriter - “A Nation and not a Rabble” - https://amzn.to/2VS38QD Photos: Military Archives NLI Flickr account Wiki Commons

In this episode we investigate the battles inside the Soviet, and in the trade unions and labour movement nationally, leading up to the ultimate betrayal of the revolution Voices, in order, are: Darren Maher (local actor) Aprille Scully (podcast co-host), Cian Prendiville (podcast host), Dominic Haugh (historian and member of the Socialist Party), Liam Cahill (author of 'Forgotten revolution) and Conor Kostick (author of 'Revolution in Ireland). Music throughout the episode is by Post Punk Podge. More info on the podcast at: http://limericksoviet.ie/ or to find out more about the Limerick Soviet 100 Festival check-out: http://limericksoviet100.ie/

This episode look at how the Soviet ran the city, produced food, printed money, set up their own police force and even brought down the price of milk. Voices, in order, are: Aprille Scully (podcast co-host), Cian Prendiville (podcast host), Mike Finn (playwright of 'Bread Not Profits' play), and Liam Cahill (author of 'Forgotten revolution) Song at the start of the episode is 'Limerick Soviet by Alun Parry. Music throughout the episode is by Post Punk Podge, and the song at the end is by David Blake from the play 'Bread Not Profits'. More info on the podcast at: http://limericksoviet.ie/ or to find out more about the Limerick Soviet 100 Festival check-out: http://limericksoviet100.ie/

In April 1919, members of the global media gathered in Limerick to report on a transatlantic Air race beginning in the county. It didn’t go ahead. Instead, visiting journalists from England, Europe and America found themselves covering the story of the so-called ‘Limerick Soviet’, one of the most dramatic episodes of revolutionary Ireland. Donal Fallon has been looking into the life of Jimmy Hasty and joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories.

This episode covers the rapid growth of radical trade unionism and socialism in Limerick leading up to 1919, the opposition and resistance to the British occupation, the untold story of the role of women workers in the soviet and what lead to the decision to call the strike . You can see the referenced photo of the mustachioed men of the Limerick Council of Trade Unions here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerick_Soviet#/media/File:Limerick_Soviet_Members.jpg Voices, in order, are: Cian Prendiville (podcast host), Darren Maher (local actor), Aprille Scully (podcast co-host), Dominic Haugh (Socialist Party & author of 'Limerick Soviet 1919') and Mike McNamara (current president of the Limerick Council of Trade Unions). Music by Post Punk Podge https://www.facebook.com/PostPunkPodge/ More info on the podcast at: http://limericksoviet.ie/ or to find out more about the Limerick Soviet 100 Festival check-out: http://limericksoviet100.ie/

This episode is a small preview of things to come. Starting on April 6th, this podcast will bring you the story of the Limerick Soviet of 1919 over five weekly episodes, every Saturday. The podcast name pays homage to 'The Bottom Dog' - Limerick's first ever workers' newspaper. It was launched in October 1917 as a socialist paper pledging to fight for what it called the 'bottom dog', or underdog, which it explained was all those oppressed whether on the basis of class, race or gender. It said that 'every dog has it's day' and that it's goal was to "hasten the day of the Bottom Dog". The episodes will be: 1) The Worker's Rising. This episode will cover the rapid growth of radical trade unionism and socialism in Limerick leading up to 1919, the opposition and resistance to the British occupation, the untold story of the role of women workers in the soviet and what lead to the decision to call the strike 2) A New 'Boss' in Town. This episode will look at how the Soviet ran the city, produced food, printed money, set up their own police force and even brought down the price of milk. 3) Revolution Betrayed. In the third episode we will investigate the battles inside the Soviet, and in the trade unions and labour movement nationally, leading up to the ultimate betrayal of the revolution 4) The Road Not Taken. Our second last episode will consider other similar revolts across Ireland at the time, including the forgotten story of ‘Take Back the City’-style housing occupations movement in Limerick in 1921, the alternative vision of a workers republic that inspired so many and how that path was shut off 5) Limerick Soviet 2.0? Finally we will look at the lessons from the struggle for today, what can we learn from how unions organised low paid and precarious workers rapidly, how left and socialist ideas became commonplace, but also why the struggle did not produce the revolution dreamt of and lessons for those who want to make change today - - - - Voices, in order, are: Cian Prendiville (podcast host), Mike Finn (playwright, author of 'Bread Not Profits), Dominic Haugh (Socialist Party, author of 'Limerick Soviet 1919"), Mary O'Donnell (chairperson of the Limerick Soviet Commemoration Committee), Liam Cahill (author of "Forgotten Revolution) & Darren Maher (actor reading a quote from James Connolly). Music is 'Swan' by Post Punk Podge https://www.facebook.com/PostPunkPodge/ More info on the podcast at: http://limericksoviet.ie/ or to find out more about the Limerick Soviet 100 Festival check-out: http://limericksoviet100.ie/

The story of how the city of Limerick, Ireland came under worker's control for two weeks in 1919. (Audio not up to usual standards, will be fixed by next episode)

The Limerick Soviet was a self-declared soviet that operated for twelve days in Limerick in April 1919. (Originally Broadcast in 1974)