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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

‘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

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that the appetite for the debate on Irish reunification is “growing everyday” and that a Tory Brexit will not delay the holding of a referendum on Irish unity.The Dublin Central TD was speaking outside Leinster House today and told An Phoblacht that the very nature of Brexit and the “blatant disregard” shown to Ireland by the Tory... Free article

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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