Reeling in the years: Ireland’s 2025 Presidential Race begins to take shape
During the anniversary commemorations for the Good Friday Agreement, three familiar names within Irish political circles enjoyed a return to the media spotlight. The Irish Presidential race is one which often fails to capture the electorate’s imagination quite to the same extent as the spectacle which surrounds a General Election. However, 2025 appears to have […]
3 years ago
Gerry Adams slams Irish Government over its Northern Ireland stance
Adams described the coalition government as being “asleep at the wheel” on its responsibilities to Northern Ireland. The former President of Sinn Féin Gerry Adams has dismissed remarks made by Tánaiste Micheál Martin in which the Fianna Fáil leader stated that Sinn Féin had “over-glorified” paramilitary violence during The Troubles. Mr. Martin was speaking at […]
3 years ago
Gerry Adams dismisses claims that IRA wanted to kill Bono
“That’s news to me.” Gerry Adams has dismissed claims that the Irish Republican Army wanted to kill Bono at the height of U2’s popularity. The former Sinn Féin leader responded to the claims in his column in the Anderstown News, based in Belfast. “I understand from press reports that he says his wife Ali and […]
3 years ago
Taoiseach accuses Gerry Adams and Sinn Féin of ‘politicising’ Christmas
“We believe in a united Ireland. We always have. But give it a break for Christmas.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has accused Sinn Féin and Gerry Adams of “politicising Christmas” during an interview on Tuesday morning (21 December). Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast, the Taoiseach began by stating that the public is facing a “challenging” January while […]
4 years ago
Leo Varadkar calls on Sinn Féin to apologise for “the killing of children” during the Troubles
“Not only will they not apologise for the killing of children and civilians throughout the Troubles – they still celebrate those who committed those crimes. That sickens me, quite frankly.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has called on Sinn Féin to apologise for “the killing of children and civilians” during the Troubles by the Irish Republican Army. […]
4 years ago
Card company issue apology following controversial Gerry Adams Christmas video
A card saying “Tiocfaidh Ár Lá La La La” has been removed from the store. A card company based in Derry has issued an apology following the posting of a video featuring Gerry Adams singing “Tiocfaidh Ár Lá”. The video was published over the weekend, along with a new card on sale on the store […]
4 years ago