POBLACHT NA H EIREANN
THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
OF THE
SECOND IRISH REPUBLIC
TO THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND
We, the people of Ireland, proclaim a peaceful republic. We pledge our lives to the welfare of our society, and Ireland’s exaltation among the nations.
The Second Irish Republic is entitled to, and hereby claims, the allegiance of every Irishman and Irishwoman, and commits itself to equality, liberty, transparency and a living wage.The marginalised will no longer be voiceless, for it is our democratic right as citizens of this great island to seek redress just as our revolutionary brothers and sisters have done before us.
We undertake to ensure that no one in our society is isolated, alienated or excluded. We hereby proclaim to provide efficient solutions and facilities for social issues such as homelessness, violence, substance abuse and mental health.
We pledge to remain peaceful, no matter the trials we face, and to provide aid to other countries in need. A national referendum on both sides of the Border, regarding unification with our brothers and sisters in the North, is to be held.
We also hereby proclaim a new, kind society, irrespective of gender, race or ancestry. The Republic guarantees religious and civil liberty to all its citizens regardless of their means, provided their actions do not harm others or incite hatred .It also guarantees equal rights and equal opportunities to all its citizens, and declares its resolve to pursue the happiness and prosperity of the whole nation… cherishing all the children of the nation equally .
We proclaim our right to Ireland’s land and water – its lakes and rivers, and its entire shoreline. We refuse to privatise such amenities. We pledge to protect our country from pollution and to help combat climate change.
The Irish Republic vows to provide for and stand equally for each citizen of Ireland. We pledge to continue to improve public services, our health, education and justice systems, to encourage the return of her children from overseas and to revise taxation of citizens and corporations so as to reduce the gap between rich and poor. Those who are elected to represent the citizens of this great nation will not be waylaid by greed or deceit.
Our unique identity is founded on our beautiful and diverse culture – our literature, mythology, music, history and our native tongue – all of which we pledge to keep faith with and foster.
An Ghaeilge, the greatest gift from our dead generations, will remain our native language. For many however, it is a foreign one. The desire to revitalise our native tongue can only truly be accomplished by a wholehearted national vow to reconstruct our educational approach, with an emphasis on teaching it as a spoken language. We pledge to love and respect our native tongue as living and breathing.
It is in pride and love of our country that we are united. Is ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.
( Adapted and written by the students of Athy College to commemorate the 1916 Centenary)
THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
OF THE
SECOND IRISH REPUBLIC
TO THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND
We, the people of Ireland, proclaim a peaceful republic. We pledge our lives to the welfare of our society, and Ireland’s exaltation among the nations.
The Second Irish Republic is entitled to, and hereby claims, the allegiance of every Irishman and Irishwoman, and commits itself to equality, liberty, transparency and a living wage.The marginalised will no longer be voiceless, for it is our democratic right as citizens of this great island to seek redress just as our revolutionary brothers and sisters have done before us.
We undertake to ensure that no one in our society is isolated, alienated or excluded. We hereby proclaim to provide efficient solutions and facilities for social issues such as homelessness, violence, substance abuse and mental health.
We pledge to remain peaceful, no matter the trials we face, and to provide aid to other countries in need. A national referendum on both sides of the Border, regarding unification with our brothers and sisters in the North, is to be held.
We also hereby proclaim a new, kind society, irrespective of gender, race or ancestry. The Republic guarantees religious and civil liberty to all its citizens regardless of their means, provided their actions do not harm others or incite hatred .It also guarantees equal rights and equal opportunities to all its citizens, and declares its resolve to pursue the happiness and prosperity of the whole nation… cherishing all the children of the nation equally .
We proclaim our right to Ireland’s land and water – its lakes and rivers, and its entire shoreline. We refuse to privatise such amenities. We pledge to protect our country from pollution and to help combat climate change.
The Irish Republic vows to provide for and stand equally for each citizen of Ireland. We pledge to continue to improve public services, our health, education and justice systems, to encourage the return of her children from overseas and to revise taxation of citizens and corporations so as to reduce the gap between rich and poor. Those who are elected to represent the citizens of this great nation will not be waylaid by greed or deceit.
Our unique identity is founded on our beautiful and diverse culture – our literature, mythology, music, history and our native tongue – all of which we pledge to keep faith with and foster.
An Ghaeilge, the greatest gift from our dead generations, will remain our native language. For many however, it is a foreign one. The desire to revitalise our native tongue can only truly be accomplished by a wholehearted national vow to reconstruct our educational approach, with an emphasis on teaching it as a spoken language. We pledge to love and respect our native tongue as living and breathing.
It is in pride and love of our country that we are united. Is ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.
( Adapted and written by the students of Athy College to commemorate the 1916 Centenary)
