1920s: Communism vs. Reforms: Mistakes of the Communist Party in Ireland

Limerick United Trades and Labour Council, 1919 - The Limerick Soviet

Limerick United Trades and Labour Council, 1919 - The Limerick Soviet

Pankhurst exposes the reactionary role of the Communist Party of Ireland and gives some background information on the Limerick and Cork soviets.

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From "Workers' Voice", Liverpool, 1974

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