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13 July, 2006 |
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When we speak of equality many people perceive it as a one dimensional issue, referring to the political situation pertaining in the North of Ireland. If you ask most people what equality means to them you will invariably get the answer that it is about equality between Catholic and Protestant, Unionist and Nationalist. Implicit in that suggestion is that Equality in Irish political terms is a sectarian issue. But this interpretation could not be further from reality. OPINION: In what circumstances should Sinn Féin enter government in South? 
Returning to the discussion of Sinn Féin's attitude towards participation in government in the 26 Counties, DAVID CULLINANE argues for the building of a coalition of the left. Photo: DAVID CULLINANE • This news feature is funded by the European United Left/Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL) 
Rescuing public transport from market fanatics, Demand for talks on EU constitution, MEP's Diary.... BAIRBRE de BRÚN and Strasbourg In Brief Social Partnership: Old model incapable of dealing with current issues 
As trade unionists debate the merits or otherwise of the proposed new Social Partnership agreement for the 26 Counties - Towards 2016, ICTU General Secretary DAVID BEGG, writing for An Phoblacht, argues that it represents progress and a significant departure from partnership agreements over the past 18 years. Photo: DAVID BEGG 
As his hero emerged once more from amid a ruck of bodies, the ball clutched greedily to his chest, the Armagh man beside me pointed joyously to the object of his affections. "Jaysus boys. Francie is in danger of been made Man of the Match". 
Agus Zidane bocht an 'sceimhlitheoir' ag cur isteach ar na hIodálaigh, a bhuaigh Corn "Hype" an Domhain, iad ag tumadh timpeall na páirce agus ag ithe Cornetto's. Photo: Míchéal Ó Ríordáin agus Cathal Ó hEochaidh 
On Saturday 17 July 1976 two IRA Volunteers on active service - Patrick Cannon from Dublin and Peter McElchar from Donegal set out in a car in which they were transporting an explosive device. They crossed the border from Donegal into Tyrone and were approaching the town of Castlederg when the device exploded prematurely. It was about 2.15pm. Photo: IRA Volunteers Patrick Cannon and Peter McElchar 
The recent publication of the Defamation Bill and the Privacy Bill have produced the expected chorus of orchestrated outrage from the owners of the gutter press who fear - somewhat overly pessimistically - that their rights to make profits by selling sleaze and lies and distortions will be curtailed. An Phoblacht's famous weekly satirical column. |
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