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Ireland still a priority for Obama, says White House official Simon Carswel

Posted By: June 21, 2014

Irish Times. Friday, June 20, 2014.   Ireland and Northern Irish affairs remain a “fundamental national priority” for the US and “a personal priority” for President Barack Obama, despite the delay in naming a new ambassador, White House chief of staff Denis McDonough said last night.   Asked whether the long delay was a reflection […]

DUP SHOWS COWARDICE IN FACE OF LOYALISM

Posted By: June 19, 2014

Neon Emerson. Irish News (Belfast). Thursay, June 19, 2014 A PICTURE that did the rounds on the internet four years ago showed lines of people outside an American Star Wars convention, all dressed as Imperial Stormtroopers. The caption read: ‘Fascism. You really think it’ll be this obvious?’ We could do with a similar reminder about […]

IRISH GOVERNMENT HAS ABDICATED RESPONSIBILITY

Posted By: June 19, 2014

  “It’s true that Eamon Gilmore has been a failure as Minister responsible for British-Irish oversight here, and that in his time the Irish government has abdicated its responsibility.” Brian Feeney.Irish News ( Belfast). Wednesday, June 18, 2014. You may not have noticed , because the Irish and British governments have been denying it,  but something has gone seriously […]

Father Of Maze Hunger Striker Bobby Sands Dies At The Age Of 91

Posted By: June 17, 2014

John Sands pictured front left, carrying his sons coffin in May 1981 News Letter ( Belfast).Tuesday, June 17, 2014The father of IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands has died in hospital aged 91. John Sands was not a public figure and was rarely mentioned in the media. He died surrounded by his family on Saturday morning. […]

DEMOCRACY DIMINISHED BY DENYING CONSCIENCE

Posted By: June 16, 2014

Tom Kelly. Irish News Belfast). Monday, June 16, 2014   THERE is a play in the West End at the moment called Hobson’s Choice and it focuses on the limited options open to the unfortunate cobbler Henry Hobson.   The term Hobson’s choice is known as having no real choice at all; one either takes […]

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