DUBLIN MEP Mary Lou McDonald opened the Saturday morning Ard Fheis section on Social & Community Affairs by acknowledging the contribution of immigrants to Ireland. She went on to further speak about the challenges of racism and "the pressing need to build gaps of understanding and to address prejudice". Free article

THE Sinn Féin Ard Fheis concluded its Friday evening session with a section of the clár on Party Development and Constitution and Rules. Free article

THE 2008 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis saw the election of a new Ard Chomhairle and for the first time in many years a new Director of Publicity was elected. Donegal native Rosaleen Doherty replaces Dawn Doyle in the publicity brief. Doyle was recently appointed to the position of 26 County Director of Political Operations. Free article

Speaking in the Dáil on Tuesday, 4 March Sinn Féin International Affairs and Human Rights Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, called on the Irish Government to reassess Ireland's relationship with Israel. Ó Snodaigh was speaking after Israel vowed to continue attacking Gaza despite killing 116 Palestinians including 22 children in the last week. Free article