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Foster denies U-turn over referendum

Posted By: August 12, 2016

John Monaghan. IrishNews. Friday, August 12, 2016A copy of the letter has been published on the Executive Office websiteDUP leader Arlene Foster has denied she has performed a U-turn on Brexit after penning a letter with Martin McGuinness outlining concerns to the prime minister.The first and deputy first ministers – who were on opposite sides of the EU debate – raised […]

Bishop on Patriotism

Posted By: August 12, 2016

Irish News ( Belfast). August 8, 1916 Eamon Phoenix. Irish News. August 8, 2016 Bishop on Patriotism            Bishop Edward O’Dwyer of Limerick has sent the following letter to the managers of the National Schools in his diocese: ‘The Commissioners of National Education have issued for use in the schools a pamphlet on “Patriotism” written by Mrs Mary […]

Time to stop throwing money at paramilitaries

Posted By: August 11, 2016

Allison Morris. Irish News. Thursday, August 11, 2016 Despite the hard work, dedication and commitment of some, loyalism is in a sorry state.The murder of John Boreland last Sunday was ruthless and well planned. It was a throwback to the grim days of violent loyalist feuds and power struggles.Boreland was a violent man with a lengthy criminal record and a long […]

Future progress may depend on ability to transcend conflicts of the past

Posted By: August 11, 2016

Letters to Editor. Irish News (Belfast). Thursday, August 11, 2016    Martin Mansergh While we all take sides in historical conflicts, the consequences of which still affect our lives today, future progress may depend on our ability collectively to transcend the conflicts of the past, recognizing that the black and white political polemics that surrounded them may not always correspond to a better understanding […]

Bobby Sands movie breaks Irish box office records (VIDEO)

Posted By: August 10, 2016

IrishCentral Staff Writers @irishcentral          August 10,2016 01:23 AM The documentary “Bobby Sands: 66 Days” has broken Irish box office records earning the highest opening weekend viewing figures for an Irish-made documentary. The movie, about the Irish Republican Army (IRA) hunger striker, Bobby Sands, opened in nine cinemas in Northern Ireland and […]

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