Ep. 115 – Grassroots Campaigning with Artist & Activist Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin

Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin is an eco-socialist, a community activist and a musician. While I met him through climate protests, he has also been a campaigner on housing, workers’ rights, Palestine solidarity, and anti-racism. He’s running in this General Election for People Before Profit in Dublin Central. You can stay up to date on his activism via Instagram @eoghanoceannabhain.

[00:10] Context for the episode
[07:00] Eoghan introduces himself
[09:00] What is it about People Before Profit that appeals to Eoghan
[17:30] How electing candidates can be used as an organising tool
[21:05] Why Eoghan thinks we need direct action
[27:05] What happened when Eoghan was arrested for a peaceful protest
[32:00] How Eoghan converses with pro-Israel supporters
[40:25] How he fills his cup as an activist
[43:00] As a Gaeilgoir, what Eoghan thinks of the growing popularity of Irish and the positive effects it can have.
[48:20] Imagining the future
[54:00] Siren Spring song by Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin

Also mentioned:

CATU (Community Action Tenants Union)
United Against Racism
Tony Cliff Gluckstein
Eamon McCann activist occupies Raytheon factory
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine book
Carsie Blanton
Irish band Huartan

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