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Grá agus Cuimhne: Honour and Hope in Ireland

Michael McFarland Campbell

On the 11th of November, Ireland stood at a crossroads of memory and momentum. As the nation bowed its head in solemn remembrance for Armistice Day, it also raised its eyes to the future with the inauguration of President Catherine Connolly. From poppy wreaths to presidential oaths, this day marked both reflection and renewal.

Read on for a look at how Ireland honoured the past and embraced a new chapter — all in one historic day. Continue reading Grá agus Cuimhne: Honour and Hope in Ireland

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Dáil Éireann, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Irish Politics, Labour, Sinn FéinLeave a comment

RTÉ should not threaten the democracy of the State

Michael McFarland Campbell

There is to be a General Election to Dáil Éireann in Ireland on Saturday 8th February 2020. As part of the coverage for this, the national broadcaster RTÉ has decided to have a Leaders’ Debate. Sadly only two political party … Continue reading RTÉ should not threaten the democracy of the State

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APNI, Belfast, DUP, Equal Marriage, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland life, politicsLeave a comment

Assembly gathers to pretend to care about Northern Ireland

Michael McFarland Campbell

It is over two-and-a-half years since the Northern Ireland Assembly last sat. In that time, many issues have come and gone, and many more are threatening the public services in Northern Ireland through the inaction of the main parties in … Continue reading Assembly gathers to pretend to care about Northern Ireland

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Lib Dems pledge to “keep Great Britain in Europe”. What about Northern Ireland?

Michael McFarland Campbell

Earlier this afternoon, I was encouraged by a friend on Facebook to visit Vote to Remain to pledge my vote to remain. Long term readers of this blog and of my other posts on other blogs will know of a … Continue reading Lib Dems pledge to “keep Great Britain in Europe”. What about Northern Ireland?

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