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Route to Irish unity is happening ‘inch by inch’ – Mary Lou McDonald

Route to Irish unity is happening ‘inch by inch’ – Mary Lou McDonald

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

She made the comments as she addressed the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Belfast on Sunday.

A united Ireland ‘would be the most fitting tribute’ to former IRA man, Sinn Féin MLA says

A united Ireland ‘would be the most fitting tribute’ to former IRA man, Sinn Féin MLA says

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly delivered the graveside oration to Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane at Milltown Cemetery.

Funeral to be held for former senior IRA man Brendan McFarlane

Funeral to be held for former senior IRA man Brendan McFarlane

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

McFarlane, from the Ardoyne area of north Belfast, was known for taking part in the biggest escape in UK prison history.