Tag Archives: Bolton Irish in Britain Representation Group

40th Anniversary of radical Irish community organisation the Irish in Britain Representation Group.

Posted on October 6, 2021 by lipstick socialist

 ON 10th October 1981 the Irish in Britain Representation Group (IBRG) was founded at the New Inn Public House, Newhall,  Burton on Trent in Derbyshire with John Martin as convenor of the meeting. Twenty three people attended. The name IBRG … Continue reading →

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My review of “Memoir: My Early Life” by Joe Mullarkey (2021)

Posted on April 5, 2021 by lipstick socialist

In his  memoir Joe Mullarkey, one of the key members of the Irish in Britain Representation Group , reflects on what it means to be Irish and his experiences of being an activist in key events that affected the Irish … Continue reading →

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Margaret Mullarkey; working class, Boltonian, IBRG activist

Posted on January 19, 2020 by lipstick socialist

  In archiving the history of IBRG it is noticeable how many women were active as national officers as well as playing a more hidden role as the backbone of the organisation at a branch level. Margaret was one of … Continue reading →

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