Irish Republican Socialist Party

The Irish Republican Socialist Party or IRSP (Irish: Páirtí Poblachtach Sóisialach na hÉireann) is a minor communist, Marxist–Leninist and Irish republican party in Ireland. It is often referred to as the "political wing" of the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) paramilitary group. It was founded by former members of Official Sinn Féin in 1974 during the Troubles, but claims the legacy of the Irish Socialist Republican Party of 1896–1904.

For the early 20th-century party founded by James Connolly, see Irish Socialist Republican Party.

Irish Republican Socialist Party
Páirtí Poblachtach Sóisalach na h-Éireann
AbbreviationIRSP
LeaderArd Chomhairle
(National Executive)
ChairmanMartin McMonagle
FounderSeamus Costello and others
Founded8 December 1974 (1974-12-08)
Split fromOfficial Sinn Féin
HeadquartersCostello House,
392b Falls Road,
Belfast, BT12 6DH,
County Antrim,
Northern Ireland
NewspaperThe Starry Plough
Worker's Republic (Belfast)
Youth wingRepublican Socialist Youth Movement
Paramilitary wingINLA (1974–present)
IdeologyCommunism
Marxism–Leninism
Irish republicanism
Anti-globalisation
Hard Euroscepticism
Political positionFar-left
Colours  Red
  Yellow
  White
Website
irsp.ie
  • Politics of the Republic of Ireland
  • Political parties
  • Elections
  • Politics of Northern Ireland
  • Political parties
  • Elections
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