SINN Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has renewed calls for a referendum on Irish unity within the next five years, arguing that partition is the root cause of Northern Ireland’s economic problems. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, McDonald described the region as “not economically viable” in its current form and said the North is “cut off from its natural political, social and … [Read more...] about Mary Lou McDonald calls Northern Ireland setup ‘not economically viable’
Mary Lou McDonald calls Northern Ireland setup ‘not economically viable’
Teenager in ‘critical condition’ in hospital following Galway collision
A TEENAGER is in a critical condition in hospital after being involved in a two-car collision in Co. Galway. The girl, who is in her late teens, was driving one of the cars which collided in Ballygaddy Road, Tuam at around 6.05pm on July 13. She was taken to University Hospital Galway, where her condition is described as critical, Gardaí confirmed in a statement. A man in his … [Read more...] about Teenager in ‘critical condition’ in hospital following Galway collision
Investigation launched after GAA club torched by vandals
AN investigation has been launched after a GAA club in west Belfast was deliberately set alight. Lámh Dhearg CLG was targeted in the incident on July 12, the PSNI have confirmed this week. Officers were called to the club’s grounds in Upper Springfield Road at around 6.20pm to find a blaze which caused “extensive damage to the club shop, signage and a digital scoreboard”. “Fire … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after GAA club torched by vandals
Historic moment as Tánaiste welcomes Brazilian Foreign Minister to Ireland
TÁNAISTE Simon Harris has held an historic meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Dublin. Mr Vieira’s trip celebrated 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations and marked the first official visit of a Brazilian foreign minister to Ireland. Tánaiste Simon Harris has held an historic meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Dublin (Pic: … [Read more...] about Historic moment as Tánaiste welcomes Brazilian Foreign Minister to Ireland
Donegal crushes Meath in All-Ireland semi-final
DONEGAL stormed into the All-Ireland final after a total dismantling of Meath at Croke Park, setting up a high-stakes final with Kerry on July 27th. In what was billed as a test of Donegal’s experience against Meath’s momentum, Jim McGuinness’s side proved too strong, pulling away in the second half to end Meath’s remarkable run. Meath entered the semi-final as the story of the … [Read more...] about Donegal crushes Meath in All-Ireland semi-final