Bill Clinton reminds the world what it needs: More Martin McGuinnesses and fewer Tommy Robinsons
Bill Clinton’s twinkling blue eyes were momentarily cast down on the tiled floor of St Columba’s Church, his 11-minute oration coming to a close. Less a eulogy and more a celebration of peacemakers, from Nelson Mandela to Martin McGuinness – the IRA leader turned Sinn Féin politician who was laid to rest in Derry on Thursday […]
10 years ago
“And when he gave his word, that was as good as gold.” Bill Clinton pays tribute to Martin McGuinness
“When he decided to fight for peace, Martin was calm, courageous, and direct.” Tributes have been flooding in for former Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness following news of his death on Tuesday morning at the age of 66. After the likes of President Michael D Higgins and Gerry Adams paid their respects on […]
10 years ago
Martin McGuinness stands down as Sinn Féin leader in Northern Ireland
He will not stand in the election… Martin McGuinness has said that he will not seek re-election in the forthcoming Northern Ireland assembly elections. The former IRA leader is currently undergoing treatment for a rare heart condition and has said that his health makes him incapable of campaigning for election in the coming weeks. He […]
10 years ago
Sinn Féin to call for vote on a united Ireland if the UK backs Brexit
This would be huge… If Britain depart from the EU, it should lead to a border poll on a united Ireland according to deputy first minister of Northern Ireland, Martin McGuinness. The former Irish presidential nominee has said that if Britain voted to leave the EU, it would be a “democratic imperative” to allow the […]
11 years ago