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4 May 2015 Edition

Making the change

4 May 2015

WHATEVER the outcomes of the elections Sinn Féin is contesting, they are but steps on the path to achieving power not for the sake of power but for the sake of achieving change. Free article

A turbulent priest

4 May 2015

The Belligerent Prelate: An alliance between Archbishop Daniel Mannix and Eamon de Valera. By Patrick Mannix | Cambridge Scholars Publishing | Price: €19.99 Premium service article

Running for freedom

4 May 2015

IF EVER there was a race that lived up to the old sporting adage about taking part being the important bit, it’s the Palestine Marathon. Premium service article

The burden of expectation

4 May 2015

AS IRISH CHAMPION JOCKEY Tony McCoy dismounted from his ride at the British Grand National this year, he looked chastened and dejected. Having announced his retirement earlier this season, McCoy had raised the expectation that this year would be his year to win. At the end of the race, he looked a long way from home. Free article

We are growing stronger by the day

4 May 2015

REPUBLICANS are moving Irish society closer to the principles contained in the 1916 Proclamation every day, Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly said at the Belfast Easter Commemoration held at the Republican Plot in Milltown Cemetery. Free article

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John Rafferty, London and Monaghan

4 May 2015

JOHN RAFFERTY was buried on Wednesday 25 March in the townland of Tyavnet in County Monaghan, where he was born and reared 81 years previously. Free article

I nDíl Chuimhne agus Comhbhrón

4 May 2015

Life springs from death and from the graves of patriot men and women spring living nations Pádraig Pearse Free article

Imeachtaí – Events

4 May 2015

LONDON – Walking Tour and Benefit social. DUBLIN – Film, Exhibition and Music Free article


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