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Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams

Gerry Adams

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13:22

Irish government and the Fuel Debacle | Another...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/04/16

Irish government and the Fuel Debacle The blockade of fuel depots, motorways, towns and Dublin City centre was entirely avoidable if the FFFG government had taken the growing crisis around the cost of living and increasing fuel and energy bills seriously months ago. Instead Micheál Martin and Co. stuck their heads in the sand and ignored the mounting anger. Another Israeli Offensive likely in Gaza As I write this the talks between Iran and the USA, over the illegal Israeli/US war against Iran...

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15:28

American Trade Unions and Ireland | Keeping the Faith...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/04/09

American Trade Unions and Ireland Last Friday I spent an enjoyable couple of hours in the company of my good friend American Trade Union leader John Samuelson and the staff of Áras Uí Chonghaile and Fáilte Feirste Thiar – the west Belfast Tourist Board. Unbeknownst to John both organisations had agreed to name one of the Áras rooms after himself and a former Transport Workers Union, (TWU) President Mike Quill. Keeping the Faith for Unity This Easter the Good Friday Agreement is 28 years...

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18:44

Wear an Easter Lily | Micheál Martin is stalling on...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/04/02

Wear an Easter Lily Easter is only days away. This Sunday will mark 110 years since the momentous events of Easter Week 1916 and the declaration of Independence and equality contained in the Proclamation. It is also the centenary of the sale of the first Easter Lilies which were designed in 1925 by Cumann na mBan to raise funds for the Irish Republican Prisoners Dependants Fund. In the 100 years since then thousands of women and men have been imprisoned in defence of the Irish peoples’ right ...

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14:49

London Civil Case - Thank you for your support |...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/03/26

London Civil Case - Thank you for your support The Civil Case against me in London came to an end last Friday when the Claimants and their lawyers accepted a ‘drop hands settlement of the extant claim on the conditions that: 1. the Claimants file and serve a Notice of Discontinuance by 10 am 20 March 2026; and 2. that there be no order for costs’ In other words, they accepted an offer, made by me the previous evening, that they discontinue their claim. I instructed m...

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19:11

London Civil Case coming to an end | Time for...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/03/19

London Civil Case coming to an end This week I spent Lá Féile Pádraig in Derry/London. As you read this my time in the Royal Courts of Justice should be coming to an end. Regrettably, the court case prevented me from joining in the St Patrick’s festivities in Belfast or here. I am assured the London Irish have a vibrant, hugely enjoyable celebration of Irish music, culture and language so good luck to all the Paddys and Patricias. The civil case is expected to conclude on Thursday, although, ...

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18:22

Dia daoibhse from London | Moore St Bill wins...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/03/12

Dia daoibhse from London I’m writing this week’s column in London. Today, Monday, I’m in the Royal Courts of Justice in a civil case that has been brought against me by three claimants, innocent victims, who were injured in three IRA bomb attacks in 1973 and 1996. They are alleging that I was party to those attacks. There was a small crowd of former British soldiers outside the Court and some in the court room itself. There were also some people with tricolours showing their support. Today th...

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16:00

A Turning Point in Irish History | International...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/03/05

A Turning Point in Irish History 50 years ago on Sunday past I was in Cage 11 in Long Kesh prison camp. It was a Monday. It was also 1 March 1976, the date on which the British Labour government’s decision to end political status took effect. Political status had been introduced in June 1972 after a hunger strike by republican prisoners and as part of the context for negotiations that were to take place between republicans and the British. In March 1974 a Labour government, led by Haro...

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18:40

I am against Monarchies | Conradh na Gaeilge Votes...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/02/26

I am against Monarchies Currently, the British state is convulsed around allegations surrounding a member of its Royal family. Norway too is in the midst of a crisis around its monarchy. The law of both states will take their course, as is right. However, these controversies raise for me the very existence of monarchies. A family elite which through past colonial conquest and patronage, and in alliance with business and societal elites, continues to enjoy a place of wealth and privilege and i...

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17:34

Remembering Frank Stagg | Holy Smoke | The death of...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/02/19

Remembering Frank Stagg Last week marked 50 years of the death of Frank Stagg on hunger strike in Wakefield Prison, in England. Events, including a black flag vigil and a march and rally were organised to remember the Mayo man. Gerry Kelly who was on hunger strike in England in the 1970s for over 206 days, during which he was force fed 167 times, gave the main oration in Ballina and spoke of Frank’s great courage and commitment. I was in Long Kesh when Frank died on 12 February 1...

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16:51

Cork People's Assembly | Mandelson was Unimpressive |...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/02/12

Mandelson was Unimpressive As I record this the future of Keir Starmer, as British Prime Minister, is a topic of conversation because of his mishandling of the Peter Mandelson affair. I know nothing about the ongoing scandal around Jeffrey Epstein other than what I read or see in the media. But the evidence of his serial abuse of young women going back many years is plain to see. My heart goes out to the victims and survivors of this despicable cabal Goodbye Dearest Heart This we...

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18:49

Upcoming Events | London Case - Not about Truth and...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/02/05

London Case - Not about Truth and Accountability In May 2022 a civil case was launched against me in England. The civil trial will begin on 9 March in London, and conclude on St Patrick’s Day. There are some aspects of the case I can comment on and others I cannot at this time. Suffice to say that this is an unorthodox claim against me about events which occurred 29 and 53 years ago. In short, three Claimants, seek to hold me personally liable for three bombings committed by the Irish Repub...

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15:35

Upcoming Events | Self-Determination and Democratic...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/01/29

Upcoming Events Tá Scoil Gheimhridh Uí Chadhain, i gcomhar le Conradh na Gaeilge agus Glór na Móna, ag óstáil plé ar an Ghaeilge agus ar aontú na hÉireann Dé hAoine seo ag a haon a chlog sa Chultúrlann.In addition, Scoil Gheimhridh Uí Chadhain is hosting another discussion this Saturday at 11am on Protestants & a United Ireland, featuring Claire Mitchell and Dr Robbie McVeigh.Sinn Féin's Commission is hosting a people's assembly in Cork, on the 19th February 7pm at Rochestown Park Hotel. ...

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18:39

Upcoming Events | Kitson Praises Paras in Ballymurphy...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/01/22

Upcoming Events Sinn Féin's Commission on the Future of Ireland is hosting a People's Assembly in Cork. The event will take place on Thursday 19th of February 7pm at the Rochestown Park Hotel. Join the discussion on a new Ireland, how it could be achieved and what it might look like. The conversation will be led by an independent chair and panel which will be announced soon. You can register to attend on Eventbrite or at the venue on the night. South & East Belfas...

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14:43

Irish Unity Must be Priority for EU Presidency |...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/01/15

Mercosur is a bad deal. The European Commission has backed a free trade agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The European Parliament is set to decide on the future of the Mercosur Agreement. It has taken twenty-five years to get to this point. The European Commission has decided to support this proposition and the smart money says the Parliament will follow suit. But perhaps not. It’s not over until it’s over. There will be a legal challenge to the deal, including Sinn Féin...

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21:17

International Law in Tatters | The Fellow in the Big...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/01/08

International Law in Tatters Should we be surprised by the decision of President Trump to kidnap President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores? Should we be shocked by his claim that the US will now administer Venezuela or that US Oil companies will manage Venezuela’s huge oil reserves? And what of his threats against Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Greenland, Nigeria and others? The historical reality is that we have seen all of this before. The most brazen example this century was the i...

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14:55

Happy New Year one and all - 2026 - Bliain Úr faoi...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2026/01/01

2026 - Bliain Úr faoi Mhaise Daoibhse A very happy New Year to all readers of this column, to the staff of the Belfast Media Group and The Irish Echo. And to you good readers who have stayed with me over the years. None of us know what 2026 will bring but we can be sure it will be interesting. May it also be good to you all and to your families. Beirigí bua. Eyes On The Prize. 2025 was a good year for Irish Unity. All of those advocating for a new Ireland, including Sinn Féin’s C...

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16:48

Hunger Strike in English Prisons | Grace – just hold...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2025/12/25

Hunger Strike in English Prisons In English prisons five people, imprisoned under new repressive laws targeted at pro-Palestinian activists, are on hunger strike. Several of them will have been on hunger strike now for over 50 days. At the weekend and each day since, protests have taken place across the island of Ireland and in Britain. Irish republicans have a natural affinity with those who use hunger strike in protest against inhumane prison conditions and to advance democratic aims....

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17:53

Kenova – Collusion and the Murder of Citizens | Bondi...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2025/12/18

Kenova – Collusion and the Murder of Citizens The Kenova Report adds further substance to the litany of existing reports that over several decades have exposed the extent of British state participation in the murder of citizens. The Kenova Inquiry commenced in June 2016 and the final report was published on 9 December 2025. Operation Kenova covered four distinct investigations: · Operation Kenova – Stakeknife · Operation Mizzenmast – The Murder of...

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13:54

And Flowers Grew up Through the Concrete | A Real...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2025/12/11

And Flowers Grew up Through the Concrete is Laurence McKeown’s second prison memoir. Big Laurny, is a very fine writer. This latest book is an account of his journey through imprisonment, hunger strike, brutality and growing self-awareness. It is beautifully written and unashamedly honest in its emotion. Laurence is one of those gifted republican POWs who spent years – decades in some cases – in British prisons and who have written about their experience. Together they have generated a...

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14:56

An open letter to my unionist neighbours | Fairytale...

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams ·

2025/12/04

An Open Letter to My Unionist Neighbours A Chairde, I want to respectfully reach out to my unionist neighbours at this time of ongoing change on our island and continuous turbulence and conflict in parts of our world. We should count our blessings. Imperfect though it might be we have peace and the ability to work out our difficulties peacefully. This ability to find solutions is frustrated by the British government refusing at this time to permit us to exercise our right to self-determinatio...

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