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Scandals we need to remember

12 September 2026

Renowned Irish journalist Frank Connolly exposed some of the biggest scandals that rocked the political establishment and led to tribunals of inquiry and the resignation of at least one Taoiseach. Here Mícheál Mac Donncha interviews him about corruption then and now. Free article

Whoever is leading the DUP has a lot of thinking to do - Declan Kearney

10 October 2018

Writing on www.eamonmallie.com, Sinn Féin National chairperson Declan Kearney has said it is no longer clear who leads the DUP and whether the party has the intention or ability to strike a deal to restore the political institutions. Free article

It is now time to finally deal with the past - Declan Kearney

5 October 2018

In this article, Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA sets out Sinn Féin's response to the consultation on dealing with the legacy of the past. Free article

On This Day, 1968 – RUC attack Civil Rights march in Duke Street, Derry

5 October 2018

Using gerrymandered electoral boundaries and a corrupt voting system which allowed wealthier citizens to have multiple votes in local elections, the unionists maintained a majority of members on the council in a city with a nationalist majority Free article

Irish government and EU must protect GFA - Mary Lou McDonald

3 October 2018

In this article, first published in the Daily Mirror, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald writes that the Irish Government and the EU must ensure the Good Friday Agreement is protected from Brexit and the British government. Free article

From Gaoth Dobhair to the Dáil: Pearse Doherty’s homeplace and how it has shaped his political life

28 September 2018

Sinn Féin TD and Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has spoken of his origins, his life and how they influence and inform both his political ideology in an extended online interview. Free article

Bold Fenian men – and women

26 September 2018

‘Soldiers of Liberty – a Study of Fenianism 1858-1908’ by Eva Ó Cathaoir. Published by Lilliput Press, Dublin. Price hardback €60. Free article

Abbas to visit Ireland: Government must recognise State of Palestine - McDonald

18 September 2018

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD has called on the Irish government to officially recognise the State of Palestine. The Dublin Central TD made the call in advance of a visit by Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, to Ireland this weekend. Free article

Liadh Ní Riada selected as Sinn Féin candidate in Presidential election

16 September 2018

Sinn Féin have selected Liadh Ní Riada to be the party's candidate in the upcoming Presidential election. Free article

Partition has failed - It's time to start planning for a New Ireland - Declan Kearney

14 September 2018

In this article, Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA writes that partition has failed and adds that the toxic alliance between the Tories and DUP, combined with the onset of Brexit have reinforced the need for a referendum on Irish unity. Free article

Uniting Conference in Letterkenny tomorrow

14 September 2018

Sinn Féin will host a United Ireland conference in Letterkenny tomorrow featuring a range of speakers discussing what Irish unity would look like and how it can be achieved. Free article

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