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“We must make no secret of the fact that we are a revolutionary party , prepared to give leadership on the streets as well as in the elected chambers & that we are out for a revolutionary state”

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Seamus Costello

Seamus Costello was a significant Irish political leader recognized for his pivotal role in the Irish Civil Rights Movement. Born in 1939, he dedicated his life to advocating for civil rights and social justice in Ireland. Costello's contributions were crucial in shaping the political landscape of late 20th-century Ireland, particularly in the context of Northern Ireland. He passed away on October 5, 1977. more

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