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Cairde na hÉireann (Irish: ''Friends of Ireland'') is a republican organisation in Scotland best known for the annual James Connolly march through the streets of Edinburgh and for the Bloody Sunday march each January in Glasgow, both of which no longer take place. Since then the organisation has focused more in its anti-racism campaign and its other stated aims. ==Aims and principles== Membership of Cairde na hÉireann is open to anyone regardless of faith, race, sex, sexuality, or nationality. The stated aims of Cairde na hÉireann are to:〔(Review of Marches and Parades in Scotland ) Scottish Executive Publications, January 2005〕 * campaign for a united Ireland; * support sister organisations in Ireland; * promote a new Ireland based on the principles of justice and equality; * support initiatives aimed at improving the material conditions of the Irish community in Scotland * campaign against racism and sectarianism. The group in a submission to the Scottish Executive estimated in 2005 that it represents around 2,000 people, including 300 from the James Connolly society and a number of flute bands with between 20 and 50 members each. 3,000 people had attended their recent marches in Coatbridge.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cairde na hÉireann」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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