Republicans won’t honour creation of state built on religious discrimination – O’Neill

Republicans will not honour the creation of a state built on religious discrimination, Sinn Fein’s deputy first minister has said. Michelle O’Neill’s comments came as Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the centenary of Northern Ireland’s foundation next year is a cause for celebration, while DUP leader and First Minister Arlene Foster said events could be... Read More

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July 13, 2020

Irish border poll far too divisive at this stage, says Taoiseach

The Irish premier has ruled out a border poll as “far too divisive at this stage”. Micheal Martin said he instead wants to focus on building relationships to share the island of Ireland “in peace and harmony”. He also urged an “injection of momentum” in the Brexit talks between the UK and EU to find... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

May 13, 2020

Gerry Adams’ historic prison escape convictions quashed by Supreme Court

Gerry Adams’ historic convictions for attempting to escape from the Maze Prison in the 1970s have been overturned by the UK’s highest court after it ruled that his detention was unlawful. The former Sinn Fein leader claimed his two 1975 convictions were unsafe because his detention was not “personally considered” by a senior government minister.... Read More

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February 21, 2020

Poll shows majority of Sinn Fein and DUP voters reject Conservative Government’s proposed abortion framework for Northern Ireland

A new poll organised by the University of Liverpool and Britain’s Economic and Social Research Council has shown that 58 per cent of Sinn Fein voters and 54 per cent of DUP voters want their country’s new abortion framework to only allow abortions when the mother’s life is at risk. This is a clear rejection... Read More

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February 19, 2020

New IRA threats are ‘stupid but dangerous’, says Gerry Kelly

New IRA threats against Sinn Fein are “stupid” and “dangerous”, a senior republican said. All party members have been warned of a dissident plot to launch an under-car bomb attack. Gerry Kelly, the party’s policing spokesman, said it would not deter elected representatives but would worry members of their families. He said: “Their reaction to... Read More

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February 13, 2020

Sinn Fein vice president ‘will not be deterred’ by dissident attack plot

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill has said she will not be deterred after learning of a dissident plot against her. The Deputy First Minister said she had been told by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) that they have received intelligence of a plan by dissidents to attack both her and Sinn Fein... Read More

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January 23, 2020

Priest backed for Sinn Fein ban over abortion

Pro-lifers have commended a Catholic priest after he banned Sinn Fein from using his parish hall for a meeting due to the party’s radical pro-abortion stance. Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill had been expected to attend last Thursday’s meeting in order to provide an update on recent political developments. However, Fr Eugene O’Neill, parish priest... Read More

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October 22, 2019

Northern Ireland’s bishops condemn ‘brutal’ and ‘tragic’ abortion law

Catholic bishops have led criticism of ‘brutal’ and ’tragic’ new laws which mean abortion has been decriminalised and same-sex marriage legalised in Northern Ireland. “This is a tragic day for the unborn children who will now never bless our world with their unique and precious lives,” the bishops of Northern Ireland said in a statement.... Read More

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April 25, 2019

Reward offered for Lyra McKee information

A reward of up to £10,000 has been offered for information about the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. The Crimestoppers charity said the cash was available to anyone providing information which directly led to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the dissident republican shooting in Derry last week. UK Prime Minister Theresa May... Read More

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Republicans won’t honour creation of state built on religious discrimination – O’Neill

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New IRA threats are ‘stupid but dangerous’, says Gerry Kelly

Sinn Fein vice president ‘will not be deterred’ by dissident attack plot

Priest backed for Sinn Fein ban over abortion

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