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
Martin's legacy will be a new Ireland - Gerry Adams
27 March 2018
More than 800 people packed into the Millennium Forum Theatre in Derry last night for the 'Remembering the Chieftain' event which saw former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams recount his memories of the late Martin McGuinness. Free article
Thousands take part in The Chieftain's Walk
25 March 2018
Thousands of people from across Ireland took part in The Chieftain's Walk from Derry to Donegal today in memory of the late Martin McGuinness. Free article
New An Phoblacht magazine launches today
23 March 2018
The new look An Phoblacht magazine launches today and will provide an alternative republican voice offering exclusive content, special interviews and unique perspectives. Free article
Portrait of Martin McGuinness unveiled at Stormont
22 March 2018
A new portrait of the late Martin McGuinness was unveiled at Stormont today to mark the first anniversary of the death of the republican icon and former deputy First Minister. Free article
Sinn Féin supports civil society coalition to Repeal 8th Amendment
22 March 2018
Sinn Féin has very clearly tendered its support for the civil society coalition ‘Together4Yes’ that seeks to repeal the 8th amendment from the Irish constitution. Together4Yesdescribes itself as the national civil society campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment from the constitution, campaigning for a more compassionate Ireland that allows abortion care for women who need... Free article
Committee agrees to contact Taoiseach after Sinn Féin motion to abolish SCU passes Dáil vote
22 March 2018
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has agreed to write to An Taoiseach, after an overwhelming majority of TDs have voted to support Sinn Féin’s motion to abolish the government’s Strategic Communications Unit. Free article
Events to mark anniversary of death of Martin McGuinness
21 March 2018
A series of events will be held in Derry over the next few days to mark the first anniversary of the death of republican icon, Martin McGuinness. Free article
Martin McGuinness - ordinary but at the same time, exceptional
21 March 2018
On the first anniversary of the death of the late Martin McGuinness, author and commentator Jude Collins reflects on his extraordinary life and legacy. Free article
Party leaders must provide leadership to members on the 8th - Louise O'Reilly TD
20 March 2018
Sinn Féin’s Health spokesperson, Louise O’Reilly TD has urged other party leaders to do as their job title suggests, and provide leadership to their members on the issue of the 8th Amendment. Free article
Sinn Féin Dáil motion to disband Government spin unit set to pass
20 March 2018
A Sinn Féin Dáil motion seeking to disband the Government’s Strategic Communications Unit (SCU) looks set to pass as it has been confirmed that the motion has the support of Fianna Fáil and the Labour Party. Free article
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