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Ulster Unionist Party launches campaign setting out why the Union is better
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA announces a six-day social media campaign until 29 October making the case for Northern Ireland within the UK, citing security, cost of living, peace, the NHS and economic security. He claims households here pay over £550 less a year for energy than in the Republic.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Ulster Unionist Party launches campaign setting out why the Union is better (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Louise O’Reilly tells TUC Congress that Irish Unity works
Sinn Féin's Louise O'Reilly TD, speaking after an Irish Unity fringe meeting at the TUC Congress in Brighton, says growing support for a united Ireland exists among Irish workers and progressive British allies. She urges the British labour movement to engage on Irish unity and to address…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Louise O’Reilly tells TUC Congress that Irish Unity works (opens in a new tab)
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‘The Light of a New Republic’ – Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald calls for a united 32‑County Republic and an end to British rule, urging investment in housing, health, equality and community support, in her address at the annual Wolfe Tone commemoration at Bodenstown.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: ‘The Light of a New Republic’ – Mary Lou McDonald addresses Sinn Féin’s annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration at Bodenstown (opens in a new tab)
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‘The Arts in a New Ireland’ discussion to take place tomorrow in Dublin
Sinn Fe in President Mary Lou McDonald announces that its Commission on Future Ireland will conven convene tomorrow, 18 June at 13 00, at Dublin’s Seán O’Casey Centre for “ Arts in a New Ireland” discussion. chaired by Vanessa Fielding, the panel will examine how a united Ireland could benefit the…
Constitutional affairs Original release: ‘The Arts in a New Ireland’ discussion to take place tomorrow in Dublin (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald announces panel for ‘The Arts in a New Ireland’
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald announces the panel for 'The Arts in a New Ireland' discussion on 18 June in Dublin, hosted by its Commission on the Future of Ireland, and invites the arts community to share views on a united Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald announces panel for ‘The Arts in a New Ireland’ (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP announces panellists for cross-party event examining future of these islands
SDLP announces the panellists for the cross‑party event “Future of these Islands: Preparing for Change” at The MAC in Belfast on 25 June, featuring figures such as Leo Varadkar, Jim O’Callaghan, Stephen Gethins, Liz Saville Roberts, Adam Jogee and others, with leader Claire Hanna set to deliver an
Constitutional affairs Original release: SDLP announces panellists for cross-party event examining future of these islands (opens in a new tab)
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A United Ireland will create opportunities for the Arts Community
Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh announces ‘The Arts in a New Ireland’ event on 18 June at 1 pm in Dublin’s Seán O’Casey Centre, urging the arts community to discuss how a united Ireland would enable all‑island cooperation, a coherent cultural strategy, reduced barriers and equal funding.
Constitutional affairs Issue: The Arts in a New Ireland event Original release: A United Ireland will create opportunities for the Arts Community (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fheis address
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, in her Ard Fheis address, calls for an emergency budget with a substantial fuel excise cut, €400 electricity credits, a €500 disability payment and a permanent USC cut. She accuses Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of failing working families and says the British…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Mary Lou McDonald Ard Fheis address (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will ensure Ireland’s future is built – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says Irish unity will unlock the island’s social, economic and political potential and condemns recent British government decisions as damaging to northern communities. He pledges Sinn Féin will build a new, united Ireland centred on workers and families.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin will ensure Ireland’s future is built – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Political and economic status quo no longer working – Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty says rising living costs and strained public services show the current political and economic order is failing, and that an alternative is urgently needed. Speaking at a 50th anniversary commemoration in Belleeks for IRA Volunteer Peter Cleary, he also calls for Irish…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Peter Cleary 50th anniversary commemoration in Belleeks Original release: Political and economic status quo no longer working – Pearse Doherty TD (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to host United Ireland public meeting in Cork City – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion announces a public meeting in Cork on 8 May at the Clayton Hotel to discuss what a United Ireland should look like. She calls for EU institutions to engage with the Irish unity debate and to set out what supports they could offer after any successful referendum.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sinn Féin to host United Ireland public meeting in Cork City – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin to host major Irish unity health event in Belfast – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says former Health and Social Care Board chief John Compton CBE will join a panel at a Belfast conference on creating a world‑class health system for a united Ireland. She will chair, with a keynote from health spokesperson David Cullinane TD, and urges the public to be‑
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: Irish unity health system conference Belfast Original release: Sinn Féin to host major Irish unity health event in Belfast – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Unionism can win in West Belfast
DUP leader Gavin Robinson urges unionists in West Belfast to back a full-time Assembly representative, accusing Sinn Féin of offering no unionist representation. He also says he is open to talks with the incoming UUP leader on unionist co-operation ahead of the 2027 election.
Constitutional affairs Local government Original release: Unionism can win in West Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes invites public to ‘Another Ireland is Possible’ discussion in Armagh
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes invites people from all communities to a public discussion on Irish unity, 'Another Ireland is Possible', in Armagh City Hotel on 27 November at 7pm. He says the panel includes Claire Mitchell and Reverend Karen Sethuraman, chaired by ICTU's Gerry Murphy.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Hughes invites public to ‘Another Ireland is Possible’ discussion in Armagh (opens in a new tab)
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Step Forward to Shape Northern Ireland’s Future – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges young unionists to shape Northern Ireland's future within the UK, dismisses border poll talk as a distraction, and accuses Alliance of divisive positions on Irish language signage, Palestine flags and climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Step Forward to Shape Northern Ireland’s Future – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald to speak in Westville Hotel at rural healthcare in a new Ireland event
Health Constitutional affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald to speak in Westville Hotel at rural healthcare in a new Ireland event (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Speech SDLP Conference 2025
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the party is launching a new phase to recruit members and candidates, pledges to champion fairness, anti‑sectarianism and a New Ireland, and criticises the Executive for failing on housing, services and environmental issues.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Speech SDLP Conference 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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Oireachtas na Samhna chun imeacht Aontacht na hÉireann a óstáil i mBéal Feirste – Declan Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA announces a Commission for a United Ireland event at Oireachtas na Samhna in Belfast on 31 October, titled 'The Role of Gaels in Building a New Ireland', to be held entirely in Irish at the ICC.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Oireachtas na Samhna chun imeacht Aontacht na hÉireann a óstáil i mBéal Feirste – Declan Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Oireachtas na Samhna to host Irish Unity event in Belfast – Declan Kearney
Sinn Féin National Party Chair Declan Kearney MLA announces a Commission on the Future of Ireland event at Oireachtas na Samhna in Belfast's ICC on 31 October, to be held entirely in Irish on the role of gaeilgeoirí in building a new Ireland. He says it is one of three Commission events in October…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Oireachtas na Samhna to host Irish Unity event in Belfast – Declan Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Catherine Connolly will be a President who understands the immense opportunity of Irish Unity – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Catherine Connolly will be a President who understands the immense opportunity of Irish Unity – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)