6 November 1997 Edition
Sinn Féin student resurgence
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael students in colleges throughout Dublin are in complete bewilderment following a massive increase in young people wishing to join Republicans in the search for a just and equitable society. In UCD alone 106 students applied to join Sinn Féin. This is a significant figure in a university which in recent years had followed a trend of anti-republicanism.
It is believed that the large number of applicants is an endorsement of the Sinn Féin leadership's strategy for a peaceful settlement within the current talks process.
Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Sinn Féin chairperson, Pearse Doherty, credits the increase in membership within his cumann to good organisation, ``Without doubt we have firmly placed ourselves as the most efficient political society in DIT, particularly on the Bolton St. campus''.
Although similar statements have been issued by DCU Sinn Féin, Matt Carthy, Youth Liaison officer for Dublin Sinn Féin has warned that there is still room for improvement. ``Thousands of young people from colleges and universities in which Sinn Féin has yet to mobilise its support are longing to play their part in the republican struggle. We must not forget these people''.
Young people can involve themselves in Sinn Féin Youth by contacting Matt at Dublin 8724858/8724469.
It is believed that the large number of applicants is an endorsement of the Sinn Féin leadership's strategy for a peaceful settlement within the current talks process.
Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Sinn Féin chairperson, Pearse Doherty, credits the increase in membership within his cumann to good organisation, ``Without doubt we have firmly placed ourselves as the most efficient political society in DIT, particularly on the Bolton St. campus''.
Although similar statements have been issued by DCU Sinn Féin, Matt Carthy, Youth Liaison officer for Dublin Sinn Féin has warned that there is still room for improvement. ``Thousands of young people from colleges and universities in which Sinn Féin has yet to mobilise its support are longing to play their part in the republican struggle. We must not forget these people''.
Young people can involve themselves in Sinn Féin Youth by contacting Matt at Dublin 8724858/8724469.