Bobby Sands writing in An Phoblacht/Republican News
12 June 2026
BOBBY SANDS was the most prolific writer of the republican prisoners in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh during the Blanket Protest which lasted from 1976 until 1981. He was in prison for most of that time, being arrested in October 1976 and sentenced in September 1977. Free article
British-Irish Intergovernmental conference meets in London
25 July 2018
The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference met today in London today for the first time in ten years. Free article
Paisley to be suspended for 30 days
24 July 2018
British MPs have voted to suspend the DUP's Ian Paisley from parliament for 30 days after a report found him guilty of serious misconduct by failing to declare luxury holidays paid for by the Sri Lankan government. Free article
The voices of women must be heard when it comes to healthcare – Mary Lou McDonald TD
24 July 2018
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD along with Dáil Health spokesperson Louise O’Reilly TD and Assembly spokesperson on Mental Health Órlaithí Flynn MLA today launched Sinn Féin’s all-Ireland women’s healthcare policy document entitled ‘A Vision for Women’s Healthcare’. Free article
Sinn Féin leaders to meet Barnier in Brussels
23 July 2018
Sinn Féin leaders will meet the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier later today to make it clear that the issues of Ireland and the border need to resolved before the next EU summit in October. Free article
May came to Ireland 'to pick fight'- Mary Lou McDonald
20 July 2018
British Prime Minster Theresa May came to the north "to pick a fight" with Ireland and the EU, Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald, said today. Free article
Abstentionist Sinn Féin MP honoured at Westminster
19 July 2018
A portrait of the first female MP elected to the British parliament, Sinn Féin's Constance Markievicz, has been unveiled at Westminster, 100 years on from her election. Free article
Parties' concern at lack of progress on protecting rights from Brexit
19 July 2018
The leaders of the parties representing the anti-Brexit majority at Stormont have expressed concern at the lack of "tangible progress" on rights in the Brexit negotiations. Free article
Those behind attacks have 'no plan, strategy or vision for the future' - Mary Lou McDonald
16 July 2018
Those responsible for the bomb attacks on the homes of Gerry Adams and Bobby Storey, and the recent disturbances in Derry, have no "plan, strategy or vision for the future," Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said. Free article
Solidarity rally in Belfast tonight following attacks on homes
16 July 2018
A solidarity rally will be held in Belfast this evening following the attacks on the homes of Gerry Adams and Bobby Storey. Free article
Orange Culture is being undermined by ‘project fear’ - Declan Kearney
16 July 2018
In this article, first printed in the Belfast Telegraph, Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney writes that Orange culture is being undermined by 'project fear' from senior unionists and Orange leaders and adds that dialogue between Sinn Féin and the Orange Order is required. Free article
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