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Brexit: Irish minister says UK trying to “divorce and keep all the assets”

Posted By: November 15, 2016

Leaked memo also reveals view that Liam Fox is trying to threaten other EU states over Britain’s access to single marketPatrick Wintour.The Guardian.Monday 14 November 2016 13.35 EST Last modified on Monday 14 November 2016 One of Britain’s closest EU allies has likened the UK’s Brexit stance to someone causing a divorce and then seeking to keep the marital home and […]

Could Irish republicans now sit in House of Commons?

Posted By: November 15, 2016

Abstentionism is a central belief for Sinn Fein, but might Brexit finally sound death-knell for sacred cow? …  arguments for and against Sinn Fein MPs entering Westminster  Malachi O’Doherty. Belfast Telegraph.Monday, November 14, 2016I am not a member of Sinn Fein, nor ever have been, but I can still harbour hopes that they will make moves that […]

Victims campaigner warns of danger to peace if Human Rights Act repealed

Posted By: November 15, 2016

“Members of Congress should be aware of the  real danger should the British Government repeal  the Human Rights Act. The Act played a key role  in underpinning the Good Friday Agreement.” — Fr. Sean Mc Manus Alan McBride, whose wife and father-in-law were killed in the Troubles Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Repealing the […]

UDA member speaks out about threats and criminality

Posted By: November 15, 2016

The UDA member claimed the paramilitary group was heavily involved in serious crime in the south east Antrim area BBC NI. Monday, November 14, 2016 A member of the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) has come forward to speak about how difficult it is to leave the paramilitary organization.The man told BBC News NI he cannot get out because of intimidation […]

Irish government refuses to buy Pearse’s 1916 surrender letter

Posted By: November 14, 2016

Andrew Madden. IRISH NEWS (Belfast). Monday, November  14,2016   Pearse was one of 15 Easter Rising leaders executed on May 3, 1916 THE final surrender letter penned by Patrick Pearse  at the end of the 1916 Easter Rising is set to go up for public auction after the Irish government declined the opportunity to purchase […]

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