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Sinn Féin to undergo ‘complete overhaul’

mcmonagle.jpg Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she has ordered “a complete overhaul of governance procedures” for the party after it provided references for former party press officer Michael McMonagle, who has admitted a number of child sex offences.

Published October 10, 2024



Inept budget seen as starting gun for election

budget2025.jpg Most Irish politicians accept that the 26 County general election will be held next month following a cash ‘giveaway’ by the government in its annual announcement of its plans for the economy.

Published October 3, 2024



Varadkar surprises with Irish unity ideas

varadkarderry.jpg Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has spoken out strongly to urge greater focus and energy among Irish political representatives on the journey to Irish unity.

Published October 3, 2024



Leader’s address to Sinn Féin Ard Fheis 2024

mcdonaldsfaf24.jpg Sinn Féin’s annual conference took place last weekend in Athlone. We publish Mary Lou McDonald’s address in full.

Published October 3, 2024



Israeli machinations exposed

higginsdonohoe.jpg Israel’s efforts to manipulate Irish politics in its favour has been dramatically highlighted in a battle of leaks this week.

Published September 26, 2024



Legal victory for families as ICRIR ruled ‘unlawful’

familiesicrir.jpg A Court of Appeal has effectively shut down Britain’s ‘truth’ body after it ruled that parts of Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) are not compatible with human rights law.

Published September 26, 2024



Implementing Good Friday and building a shared future

mcdonaldlabour.jpg In a keynote address at a fringe meeting held at the British Labour Party conference, Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald called for “a transformation of British Irish relations” and said that both the British and Irish governments need to “acknowledge that change is in motion.”

Published September 26, 2024



McDonald sets out stall after tough year

mcdonaldinterview.jpg In a series of extended interviews, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has revealed the difficulties she has endured personally in the past year.

Published September 19, 2024



‘Sweetheart’ days for corporations may be over

appletaxprotest.jpg Dublin’s insistence on operating the 26 County state as a tax haven for US multinationals is under intense pressure after Europe’s highest court backed a decision that Apple Inc. had unfairly benefited from billions worth of illegal tax breaks from successive right-wing governments.

Published September 12, 2024



Moves to defend UDA, UVF over racist violence

racistsigns.jpg The PSNI has effectively backed unionist paramilitary gangs accused of orchestrating racist attacks and is now refusing to blame them for recent violence and intimidation across the Six Counties.

Published September 5, 2024



Eastwood to resign as SDLP leader; Nesbitt set to lead UUP

eastwoodnesbitt.jpg Colum Eastwood is set to step down as leader of the SDLP later today (Thursday).

Published August 29, 2024



UUP in meltdown as Beattie quits

dougbeattie1200.jpg The Ulster Unionist Party is at war with itself following the shock resignation of party leader Doug Beattie, citing a lack of support from senior party officials.

Published August 22, 2024



Families of British victims refuse to engage with ‘legacy’ body

derryfamilies.jpg The families of several victims of the British Army in Derry have said they will not engage with the new Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).

Published August 22, 2024



Kneecap movie submitted for Oscars

kneecapfilm.jpg Kneecap, a film based on the rise of the Belfast Irish language rap group, has been selected as the Irish submission for best international feature at the Oscars next year.

Published August 15, 2024



John Joe McGirl

mcgirlcommemoration.jpg Former IRA Chief of Staff John Joe McGirl passed away 36 years ago this year, but recently some establishment figures have been calling for the annual commemoration in Ballinamore to be ‘cancelled’. Next week brings the 30th anniversary event in honour of a man who dedicated his life to defying British rule in Ireland.

Published August 8, 2024



Anger as Netanyahu is feted in US

netanyahuusa.jpg An international wave of anger and revulsion at the reception accorded in the US to indicted war criminal Benjamin Netanhayu has included Ireland, where fresh protests are being organised against the Israeli genocide in Gaza.

Published July 25, 2024



Death threat follows right-wing agitation

coolockmcdonald.jpg Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has described a threat on her life as “very shocking and very disturbing”.

Published July 18, 2024



Anglo-Irish ‘reset’ must include action on Irish unity - report

harrisstarmer.jpg An all-party parliamentary committee has called for preparations for a united Ireland to begin “immediately”, saying that every Irish government department should examine the implications of constitutional change.

Published July 18, 2024



New British govt urged to ‘get head out of the sand’

sflabour.jpg Celebrations across Ireland at the demise of the Tories in the Westminster general election have given way to concern at the incoming British government under Keir Starmer, the leader of the party he refers to as ‘Changed Labour’.

Published July 11, 2024



Sinn Féin joy after Six County election boost

electioncullen.jpg The outcome of the Westminster election in the north of Ireland has confirmed the degree to which the political map has changed since the Good Friday Agreement was signed.

Published July 11, 2024


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