The 1970s were a tumultuous decade in Irish history, marked by political upheaval, social unrest, and the intensification of the conflict in the North. Amidst this backdrop, the Provisional movement emerged as a powerful force advocating for Irish unity. While much has been written about the political and military dimensions of this era, one often-overlooked aspect is the role of local Provisional Sinn Féin newspapers in shaping public opinion, mobilising communities, and documenting the struggle on the ground locally.
Local Sinn Féin publications from this period varied in content and tone, reflecting the diverse experiences and priorities of different areas. Some focused on local issues, community struggles, and British security force actions, while others provided theoretical discussions on Republicanism and strategy. Through articles, editorials, and reader contributions, these newspapers captured the voices of activists, prisoners, and ordinary supporters, offering a grassroots perspective on the conflict that is often missing from mainstream historical narratives.
An Guth (Cork)
 August 1972 (2) |  January 1973 (2) |  March 1973 (2) |
 April 1973 (2) |
An Ghuth (Donegal)
 18 November 1978 (2) |  20 January 1978 (2) |
Ardoyne Freedom Fighters (Belfast)
 April 1972 (1) |  May 1972 (1) |
Ardoyne News
Bogside News (Derry)
The Croppy (Derry)
The Dublin Volunteer (Dublin)
Free Derry News (Derry)
Galway Provo (Galway)
 No 1 (2) |  No 2 (2) |  Housing in Galway (2) |
Liberty (Belfast)
Nation (Belfast)
 May 1976 (2) |
The Peoples News (Derry)
The Phoenix (Belfast)
Republican Press (Limerick)
 04 July 1972 (2) |  13 July 1972 (2) |  28 July 1972 (2) |
 July 1972 (2) |  04 August 1972 (2) |  11 August 1972 (2) |
 25 August 1972 (2) |  01 September 1972 (2) |  08 September 1972 (2) |
 15 September 1972 (2) |  September 1972 (2) |  06 October 1972 (2) |
 03 November 1972 (2) |  24 November 1972 (2) |  08 December 1972 (2) |
 04 January 1973 (2) |
Rosín Dubh (Kerry)
 1975 (2) |
The Tattler (Belfast)
Volunteer (Armagh)
 30 October 1972 (2) |
The Volunteer (Belfast)
 No 2 (1) |  No 20 (2) |  No 22 (1) |
 No 24 (1) |  No 26 (2) |  No 27 (1) |
 No 30 (1) |  No 36 (1) |  No 54 (2) |
 No 57 (1) |  No 67 (1) |  No 72 (2) |
 No 79 (1) |  No 87 (2) |  No 90 (2) |
 No 91 (2) |  No 96 (2) |  No 99 |
 No 103 (2) |  Volunteer Vol 2 No 10 (1) |
Volunteer (Derry)
 Volunteer (13 October 1972) (1) |  Volunteer (May 1974) (1) |  Volunteer (Easter 1974) (1) |
 Volunteer (May 1974) (1) |  August 1974 (1) |
(1) Donated by @irish_republican_archive
(2) Donated by Colum Ó Ruairc
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