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Thursday 16 April, 1998
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SF membership to decideAs Sinn Féin delegates gather for their Ard Fheis in Dublin this weekend, the debate on last week's Agreement is gathering pace. moreEaster commemorationsA round-up of reports from dozens of 1916 commemorations across Ireland: Belfast, Armagh City, Portadown, Derrymacash, Lurgan, Cavan, Cork, Derry, The Loup, Swatragh, Castlewellan, Newry, Dublin, Leitrim, Louth, Drogheda, Dundalk, Navan, Monaghan, Sligo, Carrickmore, Loughmacrory, and WaterfordLily Kempson - her fight for Irish freedomThe remarkable story of Lily Kempson, who fought in the Easter Rising of 1916 before emigrating to the U.S. northwest.Untried paths - strange vistasHowever you view the outcome of the multi-party talks which concluded on Good Friday there is absolutely no doubt that once again the Irish political landscape has been transformed, writes Micheal MacDonnchaUnionist disunityOn Wednesday afternoon the Grand Lodge of the Orange Order refused to endorse the Agreement in what was seen as a blow for the Trimble leadership of the UUP.Seriously ill after loyalist attack12 year old nationalist child David Goodall lies seriously ill in the Royal Victoria Hospital after being attacked by a loyalist mob.British security chief to leaveAn Phoblacht has learned that John Steele, Britain's Director for 'Policing and Security' in Ireland, will be leaving his post before the summer.Watching the UnionistsThere's still plenty of entertainment left in Ian Paisley, argues Brian CampbellRoisín McAliskey returns homeAfter a 16 month ordeal in British custody Roisín McAliskey has finally returned home to County Tyrone with her ten month-old daughter Loinnir.Nine POWs releasedNine republican prisoners were released on Tuesday night from Portlaoise Prison.Ireland must be anti-racistMarcas Conchúbair speaks to International Brigades veteran of the Spanish Civil War, Mick O'Riordan, about the growing racism in Irish society and the lessons from his own political experienceRemoving the gum from Irish politicsPeople have become more and more given to the wearing of our heart on our lapels, writes Eoghan Mac CormaicClosure threatens nationalist childrenCommunity workers have expressed concern that with the threat of closure hanging over a West Belfast training school for young offenders, nationalist boys will be sent to a prison with a reputation for attacks on Catholics.
DAILY REPUBLICAN NEWS SERVICE
REPUBLICAN BULLETIN BOARD
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