13 February 1997 Edition
Tralee Council abandons Travellers
13 February 1997
The plight of travelling families living in horrendous conditions was the subject of a meeting in St. John's Pastoral Centre, Tralee, on Saturday 25 January. The meeting, organised by the Kerry Travellers Development Project, was attended by Traveller representatives from all over Ireland, including Pavee Point in Dublin. Free article
Equality for water charges
13 February 1997
Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle member and Monaghan county councillor Caoimhghín O Caoiláin wrote yesterday to Dublin Government Environment Minister Brendan Howlin demanding equality of treatment for households throughout the 26 counties using water from private supply schemes. Free article
Peace strategy ``still strong and viable''
13 February 1997
While the peace process has been destroyed by the British government Sinn Féin's peace strategy is still strong and viable. So said the party's Vice-President Pat Doherty when he delivered the annual Kevin Coen/Joe MacManus memorial lecture in Sligo last weekend. Free article
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Packed UCG for McGuinness
13 February 1997
In an event which created such a huge demand for seats that the organisers were forced to issue tickets and to restrict access to students only, more than 500 people packed University College Galway's Rory O'Flaherty Theatre on Monday night to hear Martin McGuinness. He was delivering Sinn Féin's contribution to an ongoing series of debates in the University. Free article
Committe thanks those who marked Bloody Sunday
13 February 1997
The Bloody Sunday Organising Committee has congratulated the people of Derry, the people of Ireland, and their supporters worldwide for their ``overwhelming show of dignity and solidarity'' in the events marking the 25th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Free article