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Preparing for the new Ireland – Gerry Adams
Former Uachtarán Shinn Féin Gerry Adams speaking at this evening’s Ireland’s Future event in Queen’s University called on the Irish...

Greg O'Loughlin
May 31, 20233 min read
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Flawed legacy bill should be scrapped – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said the British Government’s legacy bill remains fundamentally flawed and should be scrapped. Responding...

Greg O'Loughlin
May 30, 20231 min read
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When the people have their say, the message is clear
A Letter from Ireland a Chara, The results are in from last week's elections in the North of Ireland. Sinn Féin secured 144 seats in...

Greg O'Loughlin
May 28, 20233 min read
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Pat Sheehan in New England hails Irish American engagement - "We all live in each other's shelter"
On Saturday Night Pat Sheehan West Belfast MLA and former hunger striker addressed a meeting organized by the Friendly Sons of St....

Greg O'Loughlin
May 22, 20234 min read
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From a political treaty to the people’s agreement
A Letter from Ireland a Chairde, I’m from Belfast. Belfast people like a well-crafted insult offered in jest to get a reaction. A couple...

Greg O'Loughlin
May 21, 20233 min read
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A Day of Firsts and Full Slates
Pro-Irish Unity Parties Outpoll Pro-British Unionist Parties Parties that support Irish Unity have out-polled those who support...

Greg O'Loughlin
May 20, 20231 min read
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Remembering the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of May 17, 1974
Forty nine years ago today, four bombs exploded in Dublin and Monaghan, killing 33 civilians and injuring almost 300. The British...

Greg O'Loughlin
May 17, 20231 min read
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Pat Sheehan, Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast to visit New England
With stops in Boston, MA, Hartford, CT, and Providence, RI, and more, Pat Sheehan, Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast will be meeting with...

Greg O'Loughlin
May 16, 20231 min read
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Sinn Féin delivers strong push in days before election
With elections only days away, and the party standing a record number of candidates, the Sinn Féin leadership team started a 2 day tour...

Greg O'Loughlin
May 15, 20232 min read
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Support for Sinn Féin is driving change
A Letter from Ireland a Chairde, By this time next week, the counting of ballots in the Council elections in the North will be underway....

Greg O'Loughlin
May 13, 20232 min read
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Legacy "Bill of Shame" makes its way to final reading in House of Lords committee
The British government's Legacy Bill will have its final committee reading in the House of Lords on Thursday evening. It is the last step...

Greg O'Loughlin
May 11, 20232 min read
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Sinn Féin sets vision on a brighter, better future: record number of candidates & election manifesto
Sinn Féin is standing a record number of candidates across the North, giving people the opportunity to endorse positive and progressive...

Greg O'Loughlin
May 9, 20232 min read
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An Unexpected Visitor
A Letter from Ireland a Chara, And so it begins. Today in my inbox was an email from a video doorbell company. I was offered exclusive...

Greg O'Loughlin
May 6, 20232 min read
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Committee of Ministers in the Council of Europe urge British Government to reconsider 'Legacy' Bill
The British Government has been urged to reconsider their so-called Legacy Bill by the Committee of Ministers in the Council of Europe....

Greg O'Loughlin
May 4, 20231 min read
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US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Reaffirms Support for Good Friday Agreement
The United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee today passed a resolution reaffirming their support for the full implementation of...

Greg O'Loughlin
May 4, 20232 min read
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Presidents, Politics, and Pints
A Letter from Ireland a Chara, Friday April 14th was a day to remember. Ireland hosted current and former US Presidents and Secretaries...

Greg O'Loughlin
Apr 30, 20233 min read
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Good Friday Agreement anniversary underlines international significance of Ireland’s peace process
by Declan Kearney The visit to Ireland by President Joe Biden was highly significant. It refocused international attention on the 25th...

Greg O'Loughlin
Apr 27, 20235 min read
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Family of murdered councillor Patsy Kelly vindicated by damning Police Ombudsman report
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley has said the Police Ombudsman report into the 1974 murder of Patsy Kelly is ‘damning’ and said his family...

Greg O'Loughlin
Apr 27, 20231 min read
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Sinn Féin First Minister Elect Michelle O’Neill to attend Coronation of British Monarch
It is often said that leadership is never a comfortable position. Change is challenging and brings unexpected opportunities to...

Greg O'Loughlin
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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“Life is Change”
A Letter from Ireland a Chara, Over the last ten days, leaders from the US, Canada, and around the world came to Ireland to celebrate the...

Greg O'Loughlin
Apr 22, 20232 min read
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