1 September 2013 Edition
Reigniting the flame of freedom
1 September 2013
WHO SAYS the uncensored news of An Phoblacht is no longer needed? In August, one of the largest political demonstrations of the year took place in the town of Monaghan... The event was completely ignored by RTÉ and most of the ‘national’ media. Premium service article
John Joe McGirl – A much-loved figure who continues to inspire
1 September 2013
JOINT First Minister Martin McGuinness told the annual John Joe McGirl commemoration in Ballinamore, County Leitrim, on Sunday 18 August – the 25th anniversary that John Joe “was, and remains for republicans, not just here in Leitrim, or the Border, but across our country, an inspirational leader”. Free article
New constituency office opened in Dundalk
1 September 2013
THE new Sinn Féin party office at 1 Crowe Street, in the centre of Dundalk, is now open for business.
Sinn Féin has been looking for a new site for Teachta Adams’s Dundalk office for some time and eventually acquired the building several months ago. Since then, a hard-working team of party activists have been sorting out plumbing and heating, telephone and internet connections,... Free article
Jack Crowe Memorial Challenge steps up again
1 September 2013
THE second annual Jack Crowe Memorial Dublin Mountains Challenge took place on Saturday 17 August starting in Bohernabreena and finishing at the Blue Light pub in Barnacullia. Free article
Cairde v Cancer raise thousands for charities
1 September 2013
CAIRDE NA hÉIREANN in Scotland have raised more than £7,000 for various cancer charities over the past two years as part of the organisation’s impressive programme of activities. Free article