Alliance Party Wins Their First European Parliamentary Seat
May 27, 2019 No Responses

Alliance Party Wins Their First European Parliamentary Seat

The Alliance Party has produced another sensational election result in Northern Ireland and is well on course to land a European parliamentary seat. Naomi Long, the leader of the cross-community party, attracted almost 106,000 first preference votes, coming in just...
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Mairead McGuinness Re-Elected to the European Parliament
May 27, 2019 No Responses

Mairead McGuinness Re-Elected to the European Parliament

Mairead McGuinness has been re-elected to the European Parliament on the first count after receiving 134,630 votes in the Midlands-North-West constituency. The outgoing European Parliament Vice President was the only candidate to exceed the quota of 118,986 in...
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Sturgeon Praises EU Solidarity and Support for Ireland
May 27, 2019 No Responses

Sturgeon Praises EU Solidarity and Support for Ireland

People are waking up to the fact that Ireland is receiving more support from the EU than Scotland is from Westminster, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The Scottish First Minister criticized the London government for treating Scotland with “utter contempt” over.....
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Counting in Local Elections Extended into Third Day
May 26, 2019 No Responses

Counting in Local Elections Extended into Third Day

Counting in the local government elections will continue into a third day as the last few remaining seats remain up for grabs. Fianna Fáil so far appears to be on course to remain the biggest party at local government level....
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Ireland Overwhelmingly Votes to Liberalize Divorce Laws
May 26, 2019 No Responses

Ireland Overwhelmingly Votes to Liberalize Divorce Laws

Married couples are set to face a reduced separation period of two years before they can divorce in Ireland. It follows a landslide referendum vote to liberalize the nation’s divorce laws. An 82% Yes vote was confirmed in the early...
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Friends of Murdered Lyra McKee Begin Three-Day Peace Walk
May 25, 2019 No Responses

Friends of Murdered Lyra McKee Begin Three-Day Peace Walk

Friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have started a three-day peace walk from Belfast to Derry. Hundreds turned out at Writer’s Square in Belfast on Saturday morning, many wearing T-shirts in her memory and carrying flags with messages of peace....
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Catholic Church Reaffirms Belief in the Fundamental Dignity and Right to Life
May 25, 2019 No Responses

Catholic Church Reaffirms Belief in the Fundamental Dignity and Right to Life

The Catholic church has reaffirmed the fundamental dignity of life on the anniversary of Ireland’s abortion referendum. Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran said he was saddened at last year’s decision to liberalize the regime surrounding early terminations. He sa...
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Simon Byrne Appointed as New PSNI Chief Constable
May 24, 2019 No Responses

Simon Byrne Appointed as New PSNI Chief Constable

Simon Byrne has been appointed the next chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). He led Cheshire Police in the north-west of England until 2017 and has more than three decades of policing experience. George Hamilton steps...
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Theresa May to Step Down as British Conservative Party Leader on June 7
May 24, 2019 No Responses

Theresa May to Step Down as British Conservative Party Leader on June 7

Theresa May’s turbulent leadership of the Conservative Party will end on June 7, paving the way for a new prime minister to lead the Brexit process. She will stay on as Prime Minister until a successor has been elected. The...
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Voting Begins in Local and European Elections in Ireland
May 24, 2019 No Responses

Voting Begins in Local and European Elections in Ireland

Voting has begun as Ireland chooses members of the European Parliament as well as new local councilors. Two of the 13 elected face an uncertain wait as to when they can take their seats due to the Brexit delay. Ireland...
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