The Seán Heuston Dublin 1916 Society

dublin | rights, freedoms and repression | press release Wednesday May 08, 2013 11:32 by dublin1916society - Seán Heuston Dublin 1916 Society dublin1916society at gmail dot com

Formation of Dublin's first 1916 society

On Saturday, May 4th, in Dublin, a collection of republicans convened together to inaugurate a branch of the 1916 Societies. It was decided amongst those present to call the Society in honor of Seán Heuston, a prominent member of the Irish Volunteers and Fianna Eireann, who was executed for his part in the 1916 Rising against British rule in Ireland.

On this day, May 8th, the 97th anniversary of Seán Heuston's execution, the branch has dedicated itself to promoting the ideals and principles of the Irish Proclamation of Independence and to supporting the wider organisation of the 1916 Societies.

It has been agreed that we will initiate the undertaking of a mural in Dublin for each of the seven signatories of the 1916 Proclamation of Independence before the year 2016. It will be a huge undertaking and we will looking for the support of the people of Dublin to make these murals a reality, honoring those who sacrificed their lives for the people of this city and country.

The 1916 societies are founded on the principles of the 1916 proclamation and is dedicated to their promotion. It is an independent organisation which gives no allegiance or favour to any political organisation. Individual members my favour or indeed be involved with political organisations but the 1916 societies as a collective body will remain independent.

Membership of the 1916 societies shall be open to any Irish republican regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation or ability, except those who endorse British rule and accept the crown forces as a legitimate force in Ireland.

Anyone interested in helping to promote republicanism and the ideals of the Proclamation, can contact us directly at dublin1916society@gmail.com