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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

Unionists need to embrace power-sharing - Michelle O'Neill

16 June 2018

Brexit has highlighted the need for unionism need to embrace power and participate in the debate on the creation of a new Ireland. Free article

'A defining period in history' - O'Neill

15 June 2018

Ireland is entering a defining period in its history and republicans must lead change to deliver Irish unity, Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Michelle O'Neill tells the opening session of the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis in Belfast. Free article

Sinn Féin publish Ard Fheis clár

13 June 2018

Thousands of Republicans from across Ireland will gather in Belfast's Waterfront Hall this weekend for the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis. 

The two-day event will be will be opened by the newly eelcted Sinn Féin Mayor of Belfast Deirdre Hargey on Friday evening. 

The clár for the Ard Fheis was launched in Dublin this morning by Pearse Doherty TD and Megan Fearon MLA and outlines the motions... Free article

Leadership and hope amidst our political crisis

8 June 2018

In this article, Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA, argues that positive political leadership is required from within unionism in order to make progress and deliver sustainable political institutions. Free article

North needs to acknowledge victims of institutional abuse - Linda Dillon

6 June 2018

In this article, Sinn Féin spokesperson on the past Linda Dillon MLA reflects on the apology given to victims and survivors of Magdalene Laundries by President Michael D Higgins and said that increased efforts are needed in the north to address the failings of the past. Free article

'Tidal wave of change sweeping across Ireland' - new mayor of Belfast Deirdre Hargey

4 June 2018

A tidal wave of change is sweeping across Ireland, the new mayor of Belfast, Sinn Féin councillor Deirdre Hargey told the Annual General Meeting of Belfast City Council tonight. Free article

Brexit 'buffer zone' border plan unworkable - Anderson

4 June 2018

In this article, which first appeared in the Derry News, Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson dismisses the Brexit buffer zone proposal put forward by David Davis and said it would reinforce partition by creating a new border on the island of Ireland. Free article

Tributes to 'tireless republican leader' Joe Reilly

1 June 2018

Tributes have been paid to long standing Sinn Féin councillor and republican leader Joe Reilly who sadly passed away this morning. Free article

No one can be left behind in illegal adoption scandal investigation - Mary Lou McDonald TD

30 May 2018

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD has called on the Taoiseach to ensure a comprehensive and properly resourced investigation into the illegal adoptions scandal is carried out. Free article

DUP delegation giving succour to apartheid Israel - Sheehan

29 May 2018

The DUP are giving succour to an apartheid state which massacres civilians by sending a delegation to Israel to strengthen economic and cultural links with the state, a Sinn Féin MLA has said. Free article

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