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
‘You have the right strategy and the right politics’: Ronnie Kasrils
2 August 2018
Lifelong anti-apartheid campaigner and veteran of the national liberation struggle in South Africa, Ronnie Kasrils was in Belfast and Derry recently to launch his new book ‘A Simple Man’. Free article
Appetite for Irish Unity “growing everyday” says Sinn Féin Leader
31 July 2018
Ahed Tamimi released from prison
29 July 2018
Palestinian teenager, Ahed Tamimi, was released today after spending eight months in an Israeli jail. Free article
Sinn Féin among thousand strong marching at Dublin Trans Pride
28 July 2018
Sinn Féin were among the thousand strong crowd of people who marched at the first ever Transgender Pride parade that took place in Dublin this afternoon.
The march started outside Liberty Hall and made its way to Fairview Park, where Declan Flynn was murdered by a gang of five so-called “queer-bashing” teenagers in the early hours of September 10th, 1982.
The suspended sentences... Free article
A cold house for the Irish identity - Declan Kearney
27 July 2018
In this article, Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney writes about Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's banning of bilingual signage and adoption of an 'English only' policy. He has called on rate payers in the Council area to register their objections. 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
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