Posted By: February 14, 2017
Alex Kane. News Letter. Belfast. Monday, February 13, 2017Let me begin with a question I’m asked a few times every day: “Is there any point voting in this election. Will it make any difference?” Well, if you voted for the DUP and Sinn Fein (or any other make a difference. If you voted for a party last time […]
Posted By: February 14, 2017
Tom Casey @IrishCentral Tuesday, February 14, 2017 In the photo above: President Johnson signs the Immigration Act of 1965 at the Statue of Liberty. Senators Ted Kennedy and Robert Kennedy look on. The bill essentially ended Irish immigration to America.Don’t blame Donald Trump for the lack of immigration from Ireland, rather blame Teddy Kennedy.Donald Trump may actually help the Irish if he […]
Posted By: February 14, 2017
DUP leader and former First Minister Arlene FosterFionnuala O Connor. Irish News. Belfast. Tuesday, February 14, 2017There will be no unification of Ireland except by consent – and there will be no return to the days of unionist or Protestant supremacy because those days have no place in the modern world.’ Who said it? ‘So the unionists must accept justice and equality for […]
Posted By: February 12, 2017
Michelle O’Neill hails her parents as important role models Sunday World. Paula Mackin. Sunday, February 12, 2017 It’s hard not to like Michelle O’Neill. As determined as she is compassionate, she is instantly impressive, smart with a fun sense of humor, she laughs with others – more importantly at herself – yet her […]
Posted By: February 12, 2017
Arlene Foster’s position within the DUP is almost beyond repair, Colum Eastwood has said.Arlene Foster has let herself down, said SDLP leader Colum EastwoodNews Letter. Belfast. Sunday, February 12, 2017The SDLP leader said he believes Mrs. Foster has “let herself down” through her behavior as DUP leader and first minister.He also accused Mrs. Foster of being “grossly offensive” in […]