Catholic Patriarch also hunger strikes in solidarity with Palestinians in Israeli jails Free article

TDs and senators reiterate support for Irish Language Act in the North Free article

5 May 1981 was one of the most defining days in Irish history. It was the day that Bobby Sands, the 27-year-old Member of Parliament for Fermanagh/South Tyrone, died on hunger strike in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh as part of the republican prisoners’ campaign for the restoration of political status. Free article

Oireachtas members want meeting with British Secretary of State on Maghaberry Prison Free article

New National Maternity Hospital will be built, will remain entirely in public ownership, and will have legally guaranteed independence, says Louise O’Reilly TD Free article

‘For the first time ever, there is a prospect of a nationalist MP being returned for North Belfast’ Free article

Scope of Garda watchdog probe not satisfactory for victim’s family Free article

‘We hope that the demands of the prisoners are met before the Palestinian people suffer the loss of any more sons and daughters at the hands of the Israeli state’ Free article

Sinn Féin leader addresses Loughgall Martyrs 30th Anniversary Commemoration Free article

DUP MP extends protection from investigation to Royal Ulster Constabulary Free article