Posted By: March 23, 2017
Arlene Foster pictured at Stormont with Sinn Fein Northern leader, Michelle O’Neill.Fionnuala O Connor.I Irish News.Belfast. Thursday, March 23, 2017When Arlene Foster said yesterday of Martin McGuinness that while ‘many victims are feeling very hurt’ she knew Republicans were mourning ‘a leader, a friend, or a mentor,’ she sounded a note all the more welcome because it was […]
Posted By: March 23, 2017
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has delivered a graveside oration for Martin McGuinness, following the former Deputy First Minister’s funeral today. Irish News. Belfast. Thursday, March 23, 2017Here is the full text of Mr. Adams’ speech:“This week, Ireland lost a hero. Derry lost a son.“Sinn Féin lost a leader, and I lost a dear friend and a comrade, […]
Posted By: March 23, 2017
Brexit will be triggered next Wednesday Allison Morris. Irish News. Belfast. Thursday, March 23, 2017 THERE has been understandable Unionist panic since the election results earlier this month starkly highlighted the clearly changing demographic of Northern Ireland, making it a long-term unsustainable entity. That’s not to say we’re months or even years from a United Ireland, but we are looking at a changing island, impacted not […]
Posted By: March 23, 2017
Finish the peace building of Martin McGuinness; Bill Clinton urges political leaders Former US President Bill Clinton touches the coffin during the funeral of Martin McGuinness. Picture by Niall Carson,Bill clintonMartin McGuinnessMartin McGuinness Funeral: Fr Canny’s homily and readings by familyVideo: Bill Clinton arrives in Dublin for Martin McGuinness’s funeralLive coverage: Martin McGuinness Funeral […]
Posted By: March 23, 2017
The former IRA man made the Good Friday Agreement work. But now power-sharing is under threat, and the stage is set for a return to grievance politicsJonathan Powell. Irish Times. Wednesday, March 22, 2017Jonathan Powell was the British Government’s chief negotiator in Northern Ireland from 1997 to 2007Gerry Adams (from left) and Martin McGuinness with Tony Blair and Jonathan Powell […]