Posted By: October 25, 2016
THE IRISH ECHO / October 24, 2016 / By Ray O’Hanlon The death has taken place of activist and politicians Tom Hayden, an iconic figure in America’s anti-war movement and a campaigner over many years for peace and justice in Northern Ireland. Hayden, 76, died Sunday after a long illness. He had been reportedly suffering from […]
Posted By: October 25, 2016
Tom Collins.Irish News (Belfast).Tuesday, October 25, 2016 ARROGANCE: Theresa May answers a question during the final press briefing at the EU Summit in Brussels I REALLY can’t be having Theresa May. By one of those quirks of history she has been handed the keys to No 10 Downing Street – by accident almost – and is now the unelected author of our […]
Posted By: October 25, 2016
Irish News Editorial (Belfast). Tuesday, October 25, 2016 The disturbing saga of the publicly funded body Charter NI has taken a number of twists since this newspaper first revealed almost a month ago that it was under the management of individuals directly linked to the illegal Ulster Defence Association.It needs to be stressed that attempts to promote employment schemes in deprived areas are […]
Posted By: October 25, 2016
GARETH MCKEOWN, IRISH NEWS, OCTOBER 25, 2016 Gareth Wright from Dundonald suggested it “might be time to go home” following Anna Lo’s comments. Pictured with First Minister Arlene Foster. The party has said Mr. Wright is not a member, but that has previously lobbied and spoken to members. UNFOUNDED ATTACK: The DUP has […]
Posted By: October 24, 2016
Fr. Sean Mc Manus on friend Tom Hayden CAPITOL HILL. Monday, October 24, 2016— Irish-Americans dedicated to justice and peace in Ireland have lost a valiant champion. That is how Fr. Sean Mc Manus—President of the Capitol Hill-based Irish National Caucus— reacted to the death of former political leader, activist and anti-Vietnam war protester, Tom […]