Sinn Féin councillors Martin Meehan and Martin McManus stand in front of Antrim Borough Council's Union Jack flag, which the Council insists on flying all year round despite Equality legislation restricting the flying of the flag to 17 days per year. Free article

Dún Laoghaire Sinn Féin has selected former political prisoner, Michael O'Brien as its candidate to stand in the upcoming General Election. In his speech following his selection, O'Brien expressed delight at the vote of confidence given to him by those present and said he was "honoured to have been chosen by the party to fight the election campaign". Free article

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has called on the Taoiseach to ensure that polling in the General Election takes place on a Saturday to facilitate voting by students and others who work away from home. Free article

Wexford Sinn Féin launched an anti-Sellafield badge in Wexford's Bull Ring on Saturday, 16 March on Wexford's Quayfront. Wexford Sinn Fein Councillor John Dwyer performed the launch, which was followed by a colourful protest with people dressed in decontamination suits carrying mock nuclear waste barrels down Wexford's Main Street and up along the quayfront. Free article

Martin McGuinness MP has congratulated the Ballinderry football team on its success in the all-Ireland Club Championships. Free article

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