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Integrity of 1981 hunger strikes came at high cost

Posted By: August 17, 2016

66 Days, the Bobby Sands film, will soon be released in the United States. It is a powerful work of art. Every Irish-American ought to see this film , at least once. However, a second viewing is probably needed to fully absorb the film in all its depth and greatness. Fr. Sean Mc Manus, President […]

Volvic scrap ‘Orange and Proud’ poster for mineral water in Scotland amid fears it would incite bigotry

Posted By: August 14, 2016

Derek Alexander. The Daily Record (Scotland) Sunday, August 14, 2016 BOSSES at the drinks company fear the slogan would be linked to the Orange Order, an exclusively Protestant organisation, and cause offence to CatholicsA DRINKS company have scrapped a poster for mineral water in Scotland amid fears it would incite religious bigotry.Volvic launched an advertising campaign to promote their bottled orange-flavored […]

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 […]

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