Timeline of the Irish Left
This diagram shows the historical development of left political groups and parties since the beginning of the 20th Century in Ireland.
We are indebted to John Goodwillie, whose 1960-1983 diagram, published in Gralton, provided the foundation for this timeline.
Last updated 15th of September, 2019
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Dashed lines indicate links between groups, either through membership or cooperation. -
Where an organisation's dissolution date is estimated, it is marked with a double line. -
Click on grey entries for more information. (Light entries are not currently in the archive). -
Some names are shortened. Hover over any entry to reveal the full name. -
Circular entries are concealed for space. Hover over these to show them in full. -
Colours are for visual clarity, and may not represent the party/group.