The literal meaning of
the term Óglaigh Na hÉireann, when directly translated from Gaelic to
English is “Irish Volunteers” (soldiers). They were the Irish
Republican Brotherhood, later to be known as the Irish Republican Army.
Their US counterpart was Clan na Gael. Although the term Óglaigh Na
hÉireann is still sometimes used by the PIRA, it has come to be
synonymous with the RIRA, which is opposed to the GFA and Stormont and
still adheres to Connolly's original principles of republicanism, as
well as the rules set forth in The Green Book.
"The
British continue to claim sovereignty over part of our country and
while that is the case armed struggle will always be
justified."
