New IRA Car Bomb Threat Against Sinn Féin Revealed
February 17, 2020 No Responses

New IRA Car Bomb Threat Against Sinn Féin Revealed

The New IRA is planning an under car bomb attack on a Sinn Féin member, the party’s vice president has warned. Michelle O’Neill said she had been advised of the threat by police in Northern Ireland. Last week, Ms O’Neill,...
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Paul Quinn’s Mother Says Sinn Féin Put Her ‘Through Hell’
February 17, 2020 No Responses

Paul Quinn’s Mother Says Sinn Féin Put Her ‘Through Hell’

A woman who blamed the IRA for beating her son to death has claimed Sinn Féin has put her through hell. Breege Quinn’s son Paul was attacked in Co Monaghan in 2007. After the murder, Sinn Féin power-sharing minister Conor...
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Ahern Says Ireland Will Be Without New Government Until End of March
February 16, 2020 No Responses

Ahern Says Ireland Will Be Without New Government Until End of March

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has predicted a new government will not be formed before the end of March. He said work on creating a “stable and sustainable” coalition had not yet properly begun. A Sinn Féin surge during last weekend’s...
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McDonald Calls on Violet Dissident Groups to Disband
February 15, 2020 No Responses

McDonald Calls on Violet Dissident Groups to Disband

Violent dissident republicans should disband, the Sinn Féin leader said. Anti-peace process renegades threatened the party’s vice president Michelle O’Neill and veteran policing spokesman Gerry Kelly after they supported a recent recruitment campaign for ...
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Sinn Féin Blasts ‘Arrogant’ Political Rivals for Ruling Out Coalition
February 15, 2020 No Responses

Sinn Féin Blasts ‘Arrogant’ Political Rivals for Ruling Out Coalition

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has blasted “arrogant” political rivals for denying her party a place in the next Government. Fianna Fáil has ruled out entering a coalition with the left-leaning group because of historic links to the IRA...
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PSNI Charge Man with Murder of Lyra McKee
February 12, 2020 No Responses

PSNI Charge Man with Murder of Lyra McKee

A 52-year-old man has been charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said. The man is also charged with “possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and professing to be a...
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One Man Still in Custody in Relation to Lyra McKee Murder
February 12, 2020 No Responses

One Man Still in Custody in Relation to Lyra McKee Murder

Three of four men arrested by detectives investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee have been released. The men, aged 20, 27, 29 and 52, were detained under the Terrorism Act in Derry on Tuesday morning. The 52-year-old remains in...
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O’Neill Not Deterred by Dissident Plot Against Her and Gerry Kelly
February 11, 2020 No Responses

O’Neill Not Deterred by Dissident Plot Against Her and Gerry Kelly

Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill has said she will not be deterred after learning of a dissident plot against her. The North’s deputy First Minister said she had been told by the PSNI that they have received intelligence of...
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McDonald Engaging With Smaller Parties in Hopes of Left-Wing Coalition
February 11, 2020 No Responses

McDonald Engaging With Smaller Parties in Hopes of Left-Wing Coalition

Sinn Féin is working to establish the viability of a left-wing coalition government. In the wake of a stunning election result, leader Mary Lou McDonald is engaging with smaller parties and a range of independent TDs to see if she...
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Officials Begin Scoping Work on Bridge Linking Scotland to The North
February 10, 2020 No Responses

Officials Begin Scoping Work on Bridge Linking Scotland to The North

Officials are examining the potential for a bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland, an idea championed by Boris Johnson. Downing Street said a “range of officials” were looking at the idea, but were unable to say how many civil servants...
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